How to travel from Monterrey to Puebla, Mexico

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.

4 routes found

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 PueblaMonterrey if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Puebla (PBC).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,630($78)
Operated by

Viva Aerobus

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Bus

Take the bus to Mexico City North and then to Puebla Terminal CAPU.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,525($73)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Puebla.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,029km (639 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monterrey and Puebla

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Monterrey to Puebla

Compare travel optionsbetween Monterrey and Puebla

Transport options from Monterrey to Puebla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
MX$1,630($78)
hourly812km (505 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 45m
MX$1,525($73)
every 20 mins1,028km (639 miles)
Bus to Puebla14hrs
MX$920($44)
twice a week1,052km (654 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
MX$1,820($87)
on demand1,029km (639 miles)

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Airports near Puebla

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

PBC
Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Puebla
MEX
Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Puebla
TLC
Toluca International Airport (TLC)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Puebla