The distance between Monterrey and Puebla is around 812km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Monterrey to Puebla 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 Puebla → Monterrey if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Puebla (PBC).
Viva Aerobus
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Mexico City North and then to Puebla Terminal CAPU.
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There are several options for getting from Monterrey to Puebla by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$920 ($44) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,630 ($78).
The distance between Monterrey and Puebla is around 812km (505 miles).
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Monterrey and Puebla by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Monterrey to Puebla is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx MX$1,630 ($78).
The cheapest way to travel between Monterrey and Puebla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$920 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Monterrey and Puebla. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Puebla (PBC). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Monterrey and Puebla. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Monterrey to Puebla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mexico City North. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.
Futura Select, Omnibus de Mexico, Grupo Senda, Transportes Frontera, ADO, Estrella Roja, Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), Turistab and Apolo Platinum run regular bus services between Monterrey and Puebla. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Monterrey and Puebla. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and arrive at Puebla (PBC). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Monterrey and Puebla with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.
Viva Aerobus and Volaris fly between Monterrey and Puebla. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Puebla (PBC). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.
The flight from Monterrey to Puebla typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Puebla (PBC).
The closest major airport to Puebla is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) (PBC) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Puebla. Mexico City International Airport (MEX) (MEX) and Toluca International Airport (TLC) (TLC) 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 Puebla. The distance is around 1,029km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monterrey to Puebla is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around MX$1,630 ($78).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 15m | MX$1,630($78) | hourly | 812km (505 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 45m | MX$1,525($73) | every 20 mins | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Bus to Puebla | 14hrs | MX$920($44) | twice a week | 1,052km (654 miles) |
Drive | 11h 25m | MX$1,820($87) | on demand | 1,029km (639 miles) |
Autobuses del Valle de Mexico
Metrobús
Futura Select
Grupo Senda
Transportes Frontera
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
The following major airports near Puebla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.