Puebla to Laredo by train
Laredo lies 950 km (590 mi) north of Puebla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,159 km (720 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Puebla | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Laredo station |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 78040–78046 |
Clocks in Laredo are 1 h ahead of Puebla right now, so a 13 h 14 min journey lands 14 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Laredo
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Puebla to Laredo
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from Puebla?
950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, north of Puebla; by road roughly 1,159 km (720 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Laredo by train?
About 13 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Laredo?
Laredo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Laredo?
The Dollar (USD).
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.