Mérida to Petapa by bus
Petapa lies 726 km (451 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 885 km (550 mi) of road.
| Mérida | Petapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.2 million | 135,447 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 1,283 m (4,209 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 01066 |
What changes when you arrive in Petapa
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Mérida to Petapa
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Staying in Petapa
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Common questions
How far is Petapa from Mérida?
726 km (451 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 885 km (550 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Petapa by bus?
About 13 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Petapa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Petapa?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.