Mexico City to Laredo by train
Laredo lies 899 km (559 mi) north of Mexico City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 32 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,097 km (682 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Mexico City | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 12.3 million | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Buenavista Station | Laredo station |
Clocks in Laredo are 1 h ahead of Mexico City right now, so a 12 h 32 min journey lands 13 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Laredo
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Mexico City to Laredo
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Staying in Laredo
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from Mexico City?
899 km (559 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,097 km (682 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Laredo by train?
About 12 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Laredo?
Laredo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Laredo?
The Dollar (USD).
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.