How to get from Merida to Cancun (2023 Guide)
Beautiful Cancun
About traveling from Merida to Cancun
Both Merida and Cancun are perfect examples of the variety of Mexico’s landscape and culture. Merida is the perfect town to experience authentic Mexican culture set in a beautiful colonial backdrop. While Cancun is one of the most popular resort towns in Mexico, with stunning beaches and various activities, there’s always something to do.
If you decide to take a car transfer from Merida to Cancun, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including the bright Izamal, the cenote Yokdzonot, the iconic Chichen Itza, lovely Valladolid, the ancient Ek Balam, and the Cenotes Kin-Ha.
How to get from Merida to Cancun
If you’re travelling from Merida to Cancun, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Merida to Cancun. The fastest way to travel from Merida to Cancun is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from Merida to Cancun since it’s so convenient.
Merida to Cancun by bus
To travel from Merida to Cancun by bus, go to the Merida bus station and buy a ticket to Cancun (there are a couple of bus stations in Merida, depending on your bus class- check this info on your ticket). While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 4:50 AM, and the last bus is at 11:59 PM, with buses running at 45-minute intervals per day. The bus from Merida to Cancun is run by ADO with bus tickets from Merida to Cancun costing about €20 for the 4.5-hour trip. The distance from Merida to Cancun is about 305 kilometers.
All options offer direct service from Merida to Cancun.
Time intervals: ~45 minute intervals
First/Last Departure: 4:50 AM/11:59 PM
Avg. Price: €20
Distance: ~305 km
Duration: ~4.5 hr
Operating Companies: ADO
Merida to Cancun Car Transfer
For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Merida to Cancun. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Merida, 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 Merida to Cancun
Going the other direction? Check our guide on How to get from Cancun to Merida
