The distance between Puebla and Cancún is around 1,265km (786 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Puebla to Cancún by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cancún → Puebla if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puebla (PBC) to Cancun (CUN).
Volaris
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Cancun.
ADO
Take the bus to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Puebla to Cancún by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,985 ($95) and will take around 21h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,425 ($115).
The distance between Puebla and Cancún is around 1,265km (786 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,193km (741 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Puebla and Cancún by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puebla to Cancún is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx MX$2,425 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Puebla and Cancún, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,985 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puebla and Cancún. We recommend that you fly from Puebla (PBC) to Cancun (CUN). instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puebla and Cancún. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Puebla and Cancún with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 21h 25m.
ADO run regular bus services between Puebla and Cancún. Buses run twice daily and take around 21h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Puebla and Cancún. Flights depart from Puebla (PBC) and arrive at Cancun (CUN). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Puebla and Cancún with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
Volaris and Viva Aerobus fly between Puebla and Cancún. Flights depart from Puebla (PBC) and and arrive into Cancun (CUN). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Puebla to Cancún typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Puebla (PBC) and and arrive into Cancun (CUN).
The closest major airport to Cancún is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cancún. Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) and Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Puebla and Cancún. The distance is around 1,488km (924 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puebla to Cancún is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around MX$2,425 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3hrs | MX$2,425($115) | hourly | 1,265km (786 miles) |
Bus | 21h 25m | MX$1,985($95) | twice daily | 1,488km (925 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter | 13h 20m | MX$86,985($4,160) | once daily | 1,371km (852 miles) |
Drive | 17h 50m | MX$2,615($125) | on demand | 1,488km (924 miles) |
Volaris
Viva Aerobus
Aeroméxico
Turkish Airlines
Turistab
Autobuses Unidos (AU)
Holbox Collection
The following major airports near Cancún offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.