Mérida to Puerto Cortez by bus
Puerto Cortez lies 599 km (372 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h including stops, over roughly 731 km (454 mi) of road.
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| Mérida | Puerto Cortez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Population | 1.2 million | 142,311 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Cortez
Crossing from Mexico into Honduras: money changes from the Peso to the Lempira (HNL); the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book buses from Mérida to Puerto Cortez
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Staying in Puerto Cortez
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Cortez from Mérida?
599 km (372 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 731 km (454 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Puerto Cortez by bus?
About 11 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Puerto Cortez?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puerto Cortez?
The Lempira (HNL).
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.