If you want to travel from Valladolid to Mérida, don't hesitate to book your ticket for the Maya Train. It's the fastest way to get around in Yucatán!
Maya Train, the Quickest Transport in the Yucatán
The fastest way to move around the southeast of Mexico is the Tren Maya Train, a modern railway that was inaugurated in the year 2023, which connects the states of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo.
This train connects both the towns of the Riviera Maya and the towns in the interior of Yucatán, offering quick connections between Cancún, Valladolid, Chichén Itzá, Izamal, and Mérida.
This way, you can comfortably get around the Yucatecan peninsula in a fast, punctual, and sustainable means of transport.
Travel to Mérida from Valladolid on the Maya Train
From Valladolid, the Maya Train will take you from the Mérida - Teya station on a journey that lasts less than 2 hours. On this route, there will be stops along the way in Chichén Itzá, Izamal, and Tixkokob.
The Mérida - Teya station is just 30 minutes away by car from the center of the Yucatán capital and offers an efficient public transport to reach the old town quickly.
That's why the Maya Train is the quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mérida from Valladolid.
What to Do in Mérida?
Mérida is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Yucatán. Its beautiful old town is home to many Colonial-style monuments, among which the Mérida Cathedral, the Palacio Municipal, and the Casa de los Montejo stand out.
Once you reach the Yucatecan capital, you can explore this destination at your own pace. If it's your first time in the city, we recommend this vez lleguéis a la capital yucateca, podréis explorar este destino a vuestro aire. Si es vuestra primera vez en la ciudad, os recomendamos este free walking tour of Mérida, which explores the old town.
For those who love Mayan culture, you can't miss the day trip to Chichén Itzá or the day trip to Uxmal.
Alternatively, if you prefer plans for foodies, you can't miss this food tour of Mérida or this Yucatecan cooking class.
Return Ticket
If you want to return to Valladolid, you can book your ticket for the Maya Train from Mérida.