Mérida to Villa Canales by bus
Villa Canales lies 727 km (452 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 887 km (551 mi) of road.
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| Mérida | Villa Canales | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.2 million | 155,423 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 1,218 m (3,996 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 01065 |
What changes when you arrive in Villa Canales
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 Villa Canales
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Staying in Villa Canales
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Common questions
How far is Villa Canales from Mérida?
727 km (452 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 887 km (551 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Villa Canales by bus?
About 13 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Villa Canales?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Villa Canales?
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.