How to travel from Puebla to Cancún, Mexico

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.

4 routes found

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 CancúnPuebla if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Puebla (PBC) to Cancun (CUN).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,425($115)
Operated by

Volaris

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Bus

Take the bus to Cancun.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,985($95)
Operated by

ADO

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Bus and Helicopter

Take the bus to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$86,985($4,160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cancún.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Distance1,488km (924 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puebla and Cancún

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Puebla to Cancún

Compare travel optionsbetween Puebla and Cancún

Transport options from Puebla to Cancún
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
MX$2,425($115)
hourly1,265km (786 miles)
Bus
21h 25m
MX$1,985($95)
twice daily1,488km (925 miles)
Bus and Helicopter
13h 20m
MX$86,985($4,160)
once daily1,371km (852 miles)
Drive
17h 50m
MX$2,615($125)
on demand1,488km (924 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Puebla and Cancún

Airlines

Bus companies

helicopters

Airports near Cancún

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

CUN
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cancún
CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Cancún
MID
Mérida International Airport (MID)
International Airport
Distance
293km (182 miles) from Cancún