Mérida to Puerto Barrios by bus
Puerto Barrios lies 593 km (368 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 53 min including stops, over roughly 723 km (449 mi) of road.
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| Mérida | Puerto Barrios | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.2 million | 100,593 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 18001 |
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Barrios
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 Puerto Barrios
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Staying in Puerto Barrios
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Barrios from Mérida?
593 km (368 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 723 km (449 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Puerto Barrios by bus?
About 10 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Puerto Barrios?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puerto Barrios?
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.