Cities Near Veracruz
Cities near Veracruz, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Córdoba, Xalapa de Enríquez, Orizaba. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Veracruz, Mexico is Córdoba, about 55 mi (89 km) away — roughly 1 hr 39 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Córdoba | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 56 mi / 90 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Orizaba | 66 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tuxtepec | 76 mi / 122 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| San Andrés Tuxtla | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Martínez de la Torre | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Teziutlan | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tehuacán | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Papantla de Olarte | 116 mi / 187 km | 2 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Huamantla | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Veracruz
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Córdoba, Xalapa de Enríquez, Orizaba, Tuxtepec, San Andrés Tuxtla. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Veracruz
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Papantla de Olarte, Huamantla. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Veracruz include Córdoba, Xalapa de Enríquez, Orizaba, Tuxtepec, San Andrés Tuxtla. The closest is Córdoba, about 55 miles (89 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Veracruz
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Córdoba
- → Best time to visit Xalapa de Enríquez
- → Best time to visit Orizaba
- → Best time to visit Tuxtepec
- → Best time to visit San Andrés Tuxtla
- → Best time to visit Martínez de la Torre
- → Best time to visit Teziutlan
- → Best time to visit Tehuacán
- → Best time to visit Papantla de Olarte
- → Best time to visit Huamantla