Mexico City to Mérida by train
Mérida lies 1,006 km (625 mi) east of Mexico City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Mexico rail, over roughly 1,228 km (763 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Mexico City | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 12.3 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Stations on record | Buenavista Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Mexico City to Mérida
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Staying in Mérida
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida. Of the 472 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 40 are five-star. Across 217 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 112,451 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mérida from Mexico City?
1,006 km (625 mi) in a straight line, east of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,228 km (763 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Mérida by train?
About 14 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Mérida?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Mérida?
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida, 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.