Puebla to Culiacán by bus
Culiacán lies 1,143 km (710 mi) north-west of Puebla, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 45 min including stops, over roughly 1,394 km (866 mi) of road.
| Puebla | Culiacán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 808,416 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
Clocks in Culiacán are 1 h behind Puebla right now, so a 20 h 45 min journey lands only 19 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Puebla to Culiacán
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Staying in Culiacán
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Culiacán. Of the 49 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (28), and 1 are five-star. Across 25 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 5,448 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Culiacán from Puebla?
1,143 km (710 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Puebla; by road roughly 1,394 km (866 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Culiacán by bus?
About 20 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Culiacán?
Culiacán is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Mexico_City).
Where can I stay in Culiacán?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Culiacán, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.