How to travel from Puebla to Monterrey, Mexico

The distance between Puebla and Monterrey 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 Puebla to Monterrey 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 MonterreyPuebla if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

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

Viva Aerobus

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Bus via México Central Norte

Take the bus to México Central Norte and then to Monterrey.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,670($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Monterrey.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,022km (635 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puebla and Monterrey

There are several options for getting from Puebla to Monterrey 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 Puebla and Monterrey is around 812km (505 miles).

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Puebla and Monterrey by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puebla to Monterrey is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx MX$1,630 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Puebla and Monterrey, 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 Puebla and Monterrey. We recommend that you fly from Puebla (PBC) to Monterrey (MTY). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puebla and Monterrey. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puebla to Monterrey. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Apolo Platinum, Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), ADO, Estrella Roja, Turistab, Futura Select, Omnibus de Mexico, Grupo Senda and Transportes Frontera run regular bus services between Puebla and Monterrey. Buses run twice a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puebla and Monterrey. Flights depart from Puebla (PBC) and arrive at Monterrey (MTY). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Puebla and Monterrey with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Viva Aerobus and Volaris fly between Puebla and Monterrey. Flights depart from Puebla (PBC) and and arrive into Monterrey (MTY). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Puebla to Monterrey typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Puebla (PBC) and and arrive into Monterrey (MTY).

The closest major airport to Monterrey is Monterrey International Airport (MTY) (MTY) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Monterrey. Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD) (NLD) and General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) (REX) 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 Monterrey. The distance is around 1,022km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puebla to Monterrey is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around MX$1,630 ($78).

How do I get from Puebla to Monterrey

Compare travel optionsbetween Puebla and Monterrey

Transport options from Puebla to Monterrey
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
MX$1,630($78)
hourly812km (505 miles)
Bus via México Central Norte + 1 similar
13h 40m
MX$1,670($80)
every 3 hours1,023km (636 miles)
Bus14hrs
MX$920($44)
twice a week1,050km (652 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
MX$1,800($86)
on demand1,022km (635 miles)

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Airports near Monterrey

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

MTY
Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Monterrey
NLD
Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD)
International Airport
Distance
210km (130 miles) from Monterrey
REX
General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Monterrey