Catacamas to Mérida by bus
Mérida lies 786 km (488 mi) north-west of Catacamas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 959 km (596 mi) of road.
| Catacamas | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Mexico |
| Population | 140,548 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Postal codes | 16201 | 21920–97203 |
What changes when you arrive in Mérida
Crossing from Honduras into Mexico: money changes from the Lempira to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Catacamas to Mérida
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Staying in Mérida
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida. Of the 472 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 40 are five-star. Across 217 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 112,451 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Mérida
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Common questions
How far is Mérida from Catacamas?
786 km (488 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Catacamas; by road roughly 959 km (596 mi).
How long does it take to get from Catacamas to Mérida by bus?
About 14 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Catacamas and Mérida?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Mérida?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Mérida?
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.