The distance between Monterrey and Mérida is around 1,230km (764 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Monterrey to Mérida by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mérida → Monterrey if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Merida (MID).
Viva Aerobus
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Cárdenas, Villahermosa then Sabancuy and then to Mérida.
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There are several options for getting from Monterrey to Mérida by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,590 ($76) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,800 ($135).
The distance between Monterrey and Mérida is around 1,230km (764 miles).
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Monterrey and Mérida by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Monterrey to Mérida is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx MX$2,800 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Monterrey and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,590 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Monterrey and Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Merida (MID). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Monterrey and Mérida. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Monterrey to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Acayucan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Tours Acosta, ADO, Turistab, Autobuses ATS, Futura Select, Omnibus de Mexico, Grupo Senda and Transportes Frontera run regular bus services between Monterrey and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Monterrey and Mérida. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and arrive at Merida (MID). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Monterrey and Mérida with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.
Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeroméxico fly between Monterrey and Mérida. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Merida (MID). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.
The flight from Monterrey to Mérida typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Merida (MID).
The closest major airport to Mérida is Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Mérida. Ing. Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport (CPE) (CPE) and Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Monterrey and Mérida. The distance is around 1,974km (1,227 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monterrey to Mérida is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around MX$2,800 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 35m | MX$2,800($135) | hourly | 1,230km (764 miles) |
Bus via Cárdenas + 3 similar | 1 day 4h | MX$1,590($76) | once daily | 2,005km (1,246 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | MX$1,695($81) | once daily | 1,997km (1,241 miles) |
Bus via Veracruz | 1 day 6h | MX$2,030($95) | once daily | 1,985km (1,233 miles) |
Bus via Mexico City North | 1 day 7h | MX$2,970($140) | 4 times a day | 2,231km (1,386 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | MX$3,470($165) | on demand | 1,974km (1,227 miles) |
Tours Acosta
ADO
Turistab
Autobuses ATS
Futura Select
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
The following major airports near Mérida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.