Mérida to Villa Nueva by train
Villa Nueva lies 724 km (450 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 24 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and Guatemala rail, over roughly 883 km (548 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mérida | Villa Nueva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.2 million | 618,397 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 1,331 m (4,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 01064 |
What changes when you arrive in Villa Nueva
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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Common questions
How far is Villa Nueva from Mérida?
724 km (450 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida; by road roughly 883 km (548 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Villa Nueva by train?
About 10 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Villa Nueva?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Villa Nueva?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.