How to travel from Monterrey to Mérida, Mexico

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.

6 routes found

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 MéridaMonterrey if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Merida (MID).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,800($135)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus via Cárdenas

Take the bus to Cárdenas, Villahermosa then Sabancuy and then to Mérida.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,590($76)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,974km (1,227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monterrey and Mérida

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Monterrey and Mérida

Transport options from Monterrey to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 35m
MX$2,800($135)
hourly1,230km (764 miles)
Bus via Cárdenas + 3 similar
1 day 4h
MX$1,590($76)
once daily2,005km (1,246 miles)
Bus1 day 5h
MX$1,695($81)
once daily1,997km (1,241 miles)
Bus via Veracruz1 day 6h
MX$2,030($95)
once daily1,985km (1,233 miles)
Bus via Mexico City North1 day 7h
MX$2,970($140)
4 times a day2,231km (1,386 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
MX$3,470($165)
on demand1,974km (1,227 miles)

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Airports near Mérida

The following major airports near Mérida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

MID
Mérida International Airport (MID)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Mérida
CPE
Ing. Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport (CPE)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Mérida
CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
285km (177 miles) from Mérida