Nuevo Laredo to Puebla by bus
Puebla lies 947 km (588 mi) south of Nuevo Laredo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 1,155 km (718 mi) of road.
| Nuevo Laredo | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 416,055 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 55080–66459 | 15020–96670 |
Clocks in Puebla are 1 h behind Nuevo Laredo right now, so a 17 h 14 min journey lands only 16 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Puebla
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla. Of the 224 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (89), and 22 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 66,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puebla from Nuevo Laredo?
947 km (588 mi) in a straight line, south of Nuevo Laredo; by road roughly 1,155 km (718 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nuevo Laredo to Puebla by bus?
About 17 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nuevo Laredo and Puebla?
Puebla is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Matamoros).
Where can I stay in Puebla?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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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.