Houston to Heroica Matamoros by train
Heroica Matamoros lies 480 km (298 mi) south-west of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 42 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 586 km (364 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Houston | Heroica Matamoros | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 510,739 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Stations on record | Houston station, Union Station | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Heroica Matamoros
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Heroica Matamoros from Houston?
480 km (298 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston; by road roughly 586 km (364 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Heroica Matamoros by train?
About 6 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Heroica Matamoros?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Heroica Matamoros?
The Peso (MXN).
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.