Oaxaca to Puebla

Want to know how to get from Oaxaca to Puebla? In this post, we’ll share a summary of how to get to Puebla and go into more detail to help you decide which transport provider to book with and where to buy your tickets.

What to expect when visiting Puebla

If you’re looking to continue your journey into central Mexico, then Puebla is a city you shouldn’t miss! It’s a must-see for tourists who enjoy beautiful streets filled with music, crafts and other cultural activities. Puebla is the home of the traditional Talavera ceramics, crafted out of an impressive technique to produce intricate patterns.

If you particularly enjoy history and architecture, you’ll be enthralled by Puebla’s stunning buildings and cathedrals, not to mention Cholula, one of the biggest pyramids found in Mexico. Puebla’s food scene is also something worth talking about, with its delicious dishes like Mole Poblano and Chiles en Nogada.

1 way to get from Oaxaca to Puebla

The bus is the only suitable way for travellers to cross the distance of 340 km (211 miles) from Oaxaca to Puebla. The journey takes around 5h 05m - 5h 40m and costs start from 595 MXN ($35).

Oaxaca to Puebla by Bus

Duration: 5h 05m - 5h 40m

Starts from: 595 MXN ($35)

Duration: 5h 05m - 5h 40m

Cost: 595 MXN ($35)

Buses from Oaxaca to Puebla depart every day from two bus terminals in Oaxaca, with a total journey time of around 5h 05m - 5h 40m.

If you are travelling by day, the views will help you forget about the long journey. By night, you can catch up on some sleep.

Step 1: Oaxaca City Centre to Bus Terminal

Duration: 10 minutes

Costs: 50 MXN ($2.90)

Duration: 10 minutes

Costs: 50 MXN ($2.90)

Before you leave for the bus terminal, make sure to check which bus company you’re travelling with. ADO buses depart from the Main Bus Terminal in Oaxaca, while AU buses leave from Terminal Periferico.

In both cases, the best option to get to the bus terminal is to take a taxi. A ride from the city centre starts from 50 MXN ($2.90).

Step 2: Oaxaca to Puebla by Bus

Duration: 4h 40m - 5h 15m

Costs: 465 MXN ($27)

Duration: 4h 40m - 5h 15m

Costs: 465 MXN ($27)

Plenty of buses operate from to , with departures every few hours from 02:00 to 23:50.

to bus services are operated by ADO, Mexico’s most popular bus company, and its sub-branch AU. Both bus companies include AC, reclining seats and a toilet. It’s worth noting that ADO buses offer more legroom.

Travel time varies but the fastest bus can take you from to in around 4h 40m - 5h 15m. Bus ticket prices start from 465 MXN ($27).

Step 3: Puebla Bus Terminal to the City Centre

Duration: 15 minutes

Costs: 80 MXN ($4.70)

Duration: 15 minutes

Costs: 80 MXN ($4.70)

Once you reach Puebla, you’ll be dropped off at the Central Bus Terminal (CAPU). The best way to get to the city centre from here is to take an authorised taxi from right outside the terminal. Uber is also available in Puebla, but you’ll need a sim card and data to book one. The fare to the city centre is around 80 MXN ($4.70) and takes around 15 minutes.

Buses are also available on the main road in front of the bus station. Just stand at the bus stop and wait for any bus that says Centro de Convenciones. The bus will take around 25 minutes to get to the city centre.

Keep in mind that public transport is restricted from entering the main square area. Therefore, you will have to get off at the convention centre and from there walk towards the main square – not something we recommend if you’re carrying a lot of luggage. Still, a bus ticket is quite cheap at 6 MXN ($0.40).