How to get from Cancun to Merida (2023 Guide)
Beautiful Merida
About traveling from Cancun to Merida
Both Cancun and Merida are perfect examples of the variety of Mexico’s landscape and culture. Cancun is one of the most popular resort towns in Mexico, with stunning beaches and various activities, there’s always something to do. While Merida is the perfect town to experience authentic Mexican culture set in a beautiful colonial backdrop.
If you decide to take a car transfer from Cancun to Merida, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including the Cenotes Kin-Ha, the ancient Ek Balam, lovely Valladolid, the iconic Chichen Itza, the cenote Yokdzonot, and bright Izamal.
How to get from Cancun to Merida
If you’re travelling from Cancun to Merida, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Cancun to Merida. The fastest way to travel from Cancun to Merida is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from Cancun to Merida since it’s so convenient.
Cancun to Merida by bus
To travel from Cancun to Merida by bus, go to the Cancun bus station and buy a ticket to Merida (make sure you buy a direct option). While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. There are many buses to Merida that depart from Cancun. The earliest bus is at about 1:00 AM, and the last bus is at about 11:59 PM, with one bus leaving about every 45 minutes. The bus from Cancun to Merida is run by ADO with bus tickets from Cancun to Merida costing around 20 EUR for the 4.5 hour trip. The distance from Cancun to Merida is about 305 kilometers.
All options offer direct service from Cancun to Merida.
Time intervals: every 45 minutes
First/Last Departure: 1:00 AM/11:59 PM
Avg. Price: €20
Distance: ~305 km
Duration: ~4.5 hr
Operating Companies: ADO
Cancun to Merida Private Car Transfer
For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Cancun to Merida. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Cancun, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Merida, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!
Book a Private Car Transfer from Cancun to Merida
Going the other direction? Check our guide on How to get from Merida to Cancun