How to travel from Puebla to Mérida, Mexico

The distance between Puebla and Mérida is around 1,182km (735 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Puebla to Mérida by plane, helicopter, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MéridaPuebla if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Puebla (PBC) to Merida (MID).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,535($170)
Operated by

Volaris

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Bus

Take the bus to Mérida.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,570($75)
Operated by

ADO

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Drive

Drive to Mérida.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,186km (737 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puebla and Mérida

There are several options for getting from Puebla to Mérida by plane, helicopter, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,570 ($75) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then jump in a helicopter and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$24,750 ($1,185).

The distance between Puebla and Mérida is around 1,182km (735 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 907km (564 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Puebla and Mérida by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puebla to Mérida is to fly and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx MX$24,750 ($1,185).

The cheapest way to travel between Puebla 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 Puebla and Mérida. We recommend that you fly from Puebla (PBC) to Cancun (CUN) then jump in a helicopter to Merida Airport. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puebla and Mérida. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Puebla and Mérida with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16h 35m.

ADO run regular bus services between Puebla and Mérida. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puebla and Mérida. Flights depart from Puebla (PBC) and arrive at Merida (MID) - via Monterrey (MTY). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Puebla to Mérida. There is however a flight that goes via Monterrey (MTY). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Puebla to Mérida typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Puebla (PBC) 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 Puebla and Mérida. The distance is around 1,186km (737 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puebla to Mérida is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around MX$3,535 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puebla and Mérida

Transport options from Puebla to Mérida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
MX$3,535($170)
hourly1,985km (1,234 miles)
Plane and Helicopter3h 35m
MX$24,750($1,185)
hourly1,544km (959 miles)
Bus
16h 35m
MX$1,570($75)
twice daily1,182km (735 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
MX$2,090($100)
on demand1,186km (737 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