Puebla to La Ceiba by bus
La Ceiba lies 1,266 km (787 mi) east of Puebla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 1,544 km (960 mi) of road.
| Puebla | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Population | 1.7 million | 222,055 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 31101 |
What changes when you arrive in La Ceiba
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 Puebla to La Ceiba
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Staying in La Ceiba
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Common questions
How far is La Ceiba from Puebla?
1,266 km (787 mi) in a straight line, east of Puebla; by road roughly 1,544 km (960 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to La Ceiba by bus?
About 22 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and La Ceiba?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in La Ceiba?
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.