Getting there
Parras sits just off Federal Highway 40, the Saltillo–Torreón road, in southern Coahuila, reached by a short spur south into the town. Most travelers arrive by car or bus.
By air. The nearest airport is Torreón (TRC), roughly a two-hour drive west. Saltillo (SLW) is a similar distance to the east but has fewer flights. From either you rent a car or arrange ground transport, since neither has a direct shuttle into the town. For most international routings, TRC via a Mexico City or Monterrey connection is the practical entry.
By car. Driving is the most flexible option and the one we would pick. From Saltillo it is roughly two to two and a half hours; from Torreón, about two hours; from Monterrey, closer to three and a half. The route is good divided highway most of the way, with a signed turnoff south to Parras. These are approximate times and vary with roadworks and weather. Do this drive in daylight, because the desert stretches are dark, thin on services, and prone to loose livestock at night.
By bus. Intercity buses connect Parras to Saltillo and Torreón, mostly via regional operators like Grupo Senda and its Coordinados service, with onward connections at either city’s main terminal. Rough fares run around 150–300 MXN each way from Saltillo or Torreón (approximate), with the ride in the two-hour range. Service is workable rather than frequent, so check times ahead and expect a small terminal rather than a big station. From farther afield (Monterrey, and beyond), you will typically change buses in Saltillo.
Getting around
Once you are in Parras, the Centro Histórico is walkable and that is how you should see it. The Plaza del Reloj, the churches, and the center restaurants are all a few minutes apart on foot, and you need no vehicle for them.
You will want wheels for the edges, though. Casa Madero and the balnearios around the Estanque de la Luz sit a short drive out of the center, too far to walk comfortably in the heat. There is no colectivo network or ride-hailing app worth relying on here, so the fix is taxis, which are available in town and cheap for short hops, roughly 40–80 MXN a ride locally (approximate). Ask your hotel to call one and to arrange a return pickup from the winery, since you will not always find a taxi waiting out there.
If you plan to move freely between the winery, the pools, and any out-of-town spots, your own car makes the two days far smoother and saves you waiting on taxis in the sun. Roads within and just around town are easy; the only real driving caution is the intercity highways after dark, which you should avoid. For where to base yourself relative to all this, see where to stay.