What is the cheapest way to get from Mérida to Cancún?

The cheapest way to get from Mérida to Cancún is to drive which costs $550 - $800 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mérida to Cancún?

The fastest way to get from Mérida to Cancún is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $550 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Mérida and Cancún?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mérida Terminal Noreste and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Mérida and Cancún?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Mérida to Cancún?

The distance between Mérida and Cancún is 285 km. The road distance is 308.5 km.

How do I travel from Mérida to Cancún without a car?

The best way to get from Mérida to Cancún without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $370 - $3300.

How long does it take to get from Mérida to Cancún?

The train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Mérida to Cancún bus from?

Mérida to Cancún bus services, operated by Autobuses Oriente, depart from Mérida Terminal Noreste station.

Where do I catch the Mérida to Cancún train from?

Mérida to Cancún train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya station.

Train or bus from Mérida to Cancún?

The best way to get from Mérida to Cancún is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $370 - $3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6000 - $18000 and takes 7h.

Where does the Mérida to Cancún bus arrive?

Mérida to Cancún bus services, operated by Autobuses Oriente, arrive at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún station.

What is the time difference between Mérida and Cancún?

Cancún is 1h ahead of Mérida. It is currently 7:20 AM in Mérida and 8:20 AM in Cancún.

Where does the Mérida to Cancún train arrive?

Mérida to Cancún train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto station.

Can I drive from Mérida to Cancún?

Yes, the driving distance between Mérida to Cancún is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Mérida to Cancún.

Where can I stay near Cancún?

There are 1706+ hotels available in Cancún.

Mérida to Cancún - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Mérida to Cancún by train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain Mérida / ...
3h 31m
$370–3,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mérida Terminal Noreste to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus
7h
$6,000–18,000
Drive 308.5 km
1. Drive from Mérida to Cancúncar 308.5 km
3h 25m
$555–802

Mérida to Cancún by train

63Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

$370Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mérida to Cancún.

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Distance: 284.9 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Mérida, Mexico and Cancún, Mexico?

Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto every 3 hours. Tickets cost $370–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, Autobuses Oriente operates a bus from Mérida Terminal Noreste to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún hourly. Tickets cost $200–550 and the journey takes 7h. Two other operators also service this route.

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