How to travel from Oaxaca to Mérida, Mexico

The distance between Oaxaca and Mérida is around 878km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Oaxaca to Mérida by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Oaxaca (OAX) to Merida (MID).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,885($140)
Operated by

Volaris

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Bus

Take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Mérida.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,570($75)
Operated by

ADO

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,146km (712 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oaxaca and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Oaxaca to Mérida by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,570 ($75) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,885 ($140).

The distance between Oaxaca and Mérida is around 878km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (526 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Oaxaca and Mérida by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oaxaca to Mérida is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx MX$2,885 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Oaxaca and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,570 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Oaxaca and Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Oaxaca (OAX) to Merida (MID). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oaxaca and Mérida. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oaxaca to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cárdenas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

ADO and Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC) run regular bus services between Oaxaca and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Oaxaca and Mérida. Flights depart from Oaxaca (OAX) and arrive at Merida (MID). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Oaxaca and Mérida with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Volaris fly between Oaxaca and Mérida. Flights depart from Oaxaca (OAX) and and arrive into Merida (MID). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Oaxaca to Mérida typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Oaxaca (OAX) 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 Oaxaca and Mérida. The distance is around 1,146km (712 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oaxaca to Mérida is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around MX$2,885 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oaxaca and Mérida

Transport options from Oaxaca to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 55m
MX$2,885($140)
hourly878km (546 miles)
Plane and Helicopter3h 15m
MX$25,775($1,235)
hourly1,435km (892 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 20m
MX$6,585($315)
hourly1,452km (902 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
15h 35m
MX$1,570($75)
once daily1,143km (710 miles)
Bus via Coatzacoalcos24h 30m
MX$1,775($85)
every 20 mins1,268km (788 miles)
Bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez24h 55m
MX$2,195($105)
twice daily1,336km (830 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
MX$2,005($95)
on demand1,146km (712 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