What is the cheapest way to get from Tampico to Puebla?

The cheapest way to get from Tampico to Puebla is to bus via Plan de Ayala which costs $390 - $1100 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampico to Puebla?

The fastest way to get from Tampico to Puebla is to fly and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $1700 - $4400.

Is there a direct bus between Tampico and Puebla?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampico to Puebla. However, there are services departing from Tampico Ejército and arriving at Puebla Terminal CAPU via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Tampico to Puebla?

The distance between Tampico and Puebla is 481 km. The road distance is 434.7 km.

How do I travel from Tampico to Puebla without a car?

The best way to get from Tampico to Puebla without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $1300 - $1900.

How long does it take to get from Tampico to Puebla?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Tampico to Puebla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampico to Puebla bus from?

Tampico to Puebla bus services, operated by ETN Turistar, depart from Tampico Ejército station.

Bus or fly from Tampico to Puebla?

The best way to get from Tampico to Puebla is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $1300 - $1900. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $2000 - $3100 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Tampico to Puebla bus arrive?

Tampico to Puebla bus services, operated by ETN Turistar, arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

Can I drive from Tampico to Puebla?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampico to Puebla is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Tampico to Puebla.

Where can I stay near Puebla?

There are 582+ hotels available in Puebla.

Tampico to Puebla - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Tampico to Puebla by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Benito Juárez International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane TAM - MEX
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puebla Terminal CAPUbus
3h 59m
$1,756–4,362
Bus via Plan de Ayala
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tampico Centralita to Poza Ricabus
2. Take the bus from Poza Rica to Puebla CAPUbus
7h 48m
$394–1,061
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampico Ejército to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puebla Terminal CAPUbus
7h 46m
$1,389–1,903
Drive 434.7 km
1. Drive from Tampico to Pueblacar 434.7 km
5h 25m
$787–1,136
Fly to Hermanos Serdán International Airport
1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)plane TAM - PBC
9h 37m
$2,086–3,047
Fly to Felipe Ángeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)plane TAM - NLU
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puebla Terminal CAPUbus
4h 56m
$1,202–3,063
Bus via Plan de Ayala #2
1. Take the bus from Tampico to Naranjosbus
2. Take the bus from Naranjos to Poza Ricabus
3. Take the bus from Poza Rica to Puebla CAPUbus
8h 35m
$702–1,416
Bus via Ojo de Agua
1. Take the bus from Tampico to Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles AIFAbus
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles to Puebla Terminal CAPUbus
12h
$1,276–1,853

Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

$639Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tampico to Puebla.

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Distance: 481.4 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Tampico, Mexico and Puebla, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Tampico Ejército to Puebla Terminal CAPU via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and two other airlines fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) twice daily.

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