Top Transfer Options: Merida Airport to Chichen Itza

The ancient ruins of Chichen Itza are one of the 7th Wonders of The World. This incredible archaeological site is nestled in the heart of a thick Mayan jungle in Yucatan, Mexico. Chichen Itza attracts over 2.5 million visitors each year and is the top historical site in Mexico. There are 26 different Mayan ruins to explore, making Chichen Itza the perfect place to spend an exciting day.

To get to this amazing historical site, you have two transfer options from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza; taxi or bus. Taking a local airport taxi will cost around €95 (MXN 1,800) and will take 2 hours to reach the ruins. On the other hand, the ADO bus will take 2 hours and 45 minutes to reach Chichen Itza and will cost just €9.50 (MXN 172) per person.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Merida at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€95	120min	24/7
Bus	€19	165min	07:15–12:00

How to get from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza by taxi

For a direct and hassle-free way to get from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza, we suggest taking an airport taxi. The journey time will be around 2 hours and you can expect a fare of approximately €95 (MXN 1,800), based on your driver.

How much is a taxi from Merida International Airport to Chichen Itza?

The cost of a taxi from Merida International Airport to Chichen Itza will be left up to the discretion of your driver. There are no official fixed rates, however, you can expect a fare of around €95 (MXN 1,800).

If you’d prefer to pre-book your transfer from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza, you can do so with Welcome Pickups and enjoy a pre-paid fixed-rate fare.

Cost

€95 (MXN 1,800)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Merida Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Merida Airport?

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from just outside of Merida Airport. As you exit the Arrivals Hall, you will see the long line of vehicles in front of you.

Convenience

Taking a taxi from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza is quick, stress-free and completely private. You won’t have to worry about storing your luggage or arriving late to the ruins because of public transport issues. Instead, you can enjoy a smooth 2-hour journey and spend the day exploring the Mayan temples.

Editor’s Note

Usually, tourists will receive a higher fare than locals or Spanish-speaking visitors. If you know some Spanish, be sure to use this to discuss the price with your driver.

Useful Tips

Be sure to agree on a price with your driver before beginning your journey.

Most drivers will provide a round-trip price, with your journey back into Merida included.

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a standard Merida Airport taxi.

How to get the Merida Airport to Chichen Itza bus

Unfortunately, getting from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza by bus isn’t the easiest way to travel. First, you will need to walk around 15 minutes to the highway to take the local Colectivo van to Merida. Then, you will have to walk to the bus station and take the ADO bus from there to Chichen Itza. The total journey time is around 2 hours and 45 minutes, not including any waiting times.

What's the cost to travel from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza by bus?

The cost of a single ride on the Colectivo van to downtown Merida is €0.50 (MXN 8), and the ADO bus from Merida to Chichen Itza costs €9 (MXN 164) per person. That’s a total journey cost on the bus from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza of €9.50 (MXN 172).

Cost

€9.50 (MXN 172)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 45 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 30 minutes for the Colectivo van and 3 hours for the ADO bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The ADO bus runs three times a day from 07:15 to 12:00.

Where do I find the bus at Merida Airport?

The local buses don’t leave directly from the airport terminal. To catch the Colectivo minivan service, you will need to walk around 10 to 15 minutes to the highway to locate the bus stop.

Convenience

As you have to make multiple stops, walk along a major highway and a busy city centre, getting from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza by bus isn’t an ideal way to travel. Plus, the ADO bus only departs three times a day (07:15, 09:30 and 12:00), so if you miss these morning buses, you won’t be able to reach your destination via public transport.

Timetables

ADO Bus

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling on a budget but with luggage, you may wish to take a taxi into the city centre of Merida and then take the ADO bus from there to Chichen Itza.

Useful Tips

The ADO has ample luggage storage onboard but the Colectivo has none.

You can purchase your ADO tickets online in advance to secure your seat.

The walk to the Colectivo stop is around 10 to 15 minutes along a main road.

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How long is the Merida Airport to Chichen Itza driving time?

The distance from Merida International Airport to Chichen Itza is 135 km. An airport taxi or private transfer will take 2 hours to reach the archaeological site while getting from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza by bus will take 2 hours and 45 minutes, not including waiting times.

Can I get from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza by bus?

When it comes to getting from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza by bus, you will have a slightly slower journey, compared to a taxi transfer. You will first need to take a Colectivo van from near the airport to Merida, then take the ADO bus from there to Chichen Itza. The total journey time will be around 2 hours and 45 minutes, excluding wait times, and the cost will be €9.50 (MXN 172) each way.

What's the cost of a taxi from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza?

There’s no official rate for taking a taxi from Merida Airport to Chichen Itza. your driver will decide on a fare as you get in the taxi, but it will be around €95 (MXN 1,800). For a set fare you can rely on, why not pre-book your transfer with Welcome Pickups instead?

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