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Mexico City to Puerto Cortez by bus

Puerto Cortez lies 1,252 km (778 mi) east of Mexico City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 22 h 43 min including stops, over roughly 1,528 km (949 mi) of road.

Mexico CityPuerto Cortez

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Mexico CityPuerto Cortez
CountryMexicoHonduras
Population12.3 million142,311
Elevation2,240 m (7,349 ft)10 m (33 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)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 Mexico City to Puerto Cortez

BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Puerto Cortez

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Common questions

How far is Puerto Cortez from Mexico City?

1,252 km (778 mi) in a straight line, east of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,528 km (949 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Puerto Cortez by bus?

About 22 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mexico City 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.