Day trip from Puebla to Veracruz
Veracruz lies 217 km (135 mi) east of Puebla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 217 km (135 mi) apart, Veracruz is a realistic day trip from Puebla: about 3 h 32 min each way by road.
| Puebla | Veracruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 428,323 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 22117–96673 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Veracruz
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Staying in Veracruz
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz. Of the 179 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (84), and 7 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 53,666 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Veracruz
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Common questions
How far is Veracruz from Puebla?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, east of Puebla; by road roughly 265 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Veracruz by road?
About 3 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Veracruz?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Where can I stay in Veracruz?
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz, bookable on this site.
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.