How far is Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas by coach?

The distance between San Cristóbal de las Casas and Tapachula by coach is approximately 128 miles (206 km).

Is there a way to reach Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas without a car?

You can travel to Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 10m	15:10	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	22:05	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	05:45	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	17:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	02:20	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
OCC + OCC	05:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	10h 25m	15:25	OCC Tapachula	No tags
OCC + ADO GL	07:30	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 15m	15:45	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 10m	15:10	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	22:05	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	05:45	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	17:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	02:20	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
OCC + OCC	05:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	10h 25m	15:25	OCC Tapachula	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO GL	08:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 45m	15:45	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h	15:00	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	22:05	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	05:45	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	17:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	02:20	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
OCC + OCC	05:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	10h 25m	15:25	OCC Tapachula	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO GL	08:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 45m	15:45	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 10m	15:10	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	22:05	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	05:45	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	17:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	02:20	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
OCC + OCC	05:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	10h 25m	15:25	OCC Tapachula	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO GL	08:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 45m	15:45	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 10m	15:10	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	22:05	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	05:45	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	17:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	02:20	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
OCC + OCC	05:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	10h 25m	15:25	OCC Tapachula	No tags
OCC + ADO GL	08:45	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 55m	16:40	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 10m	15:10	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	22:05	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	05:45	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	17:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	02:20	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
OCC + OCC	05:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	10h 25m	15:25	OCC Tapachula	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO GL	08:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 45m	15:45	OCC Tapachula	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Tapachula. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 40mAverage duration

129 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£21 - £41	Average duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£21 - £21	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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Cristobal Colon

3.5/5129 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi1.9

OCC

3.5/51,283 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.4

Based on 1283 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. OCC ticket prices on this trip start at £25

OCC San Cristóbal de las Casas Tapachula recent customer reviews

The bus was 3 hours late before we were informed it would not be arriving

Joshua W.

20 December 2020

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula

How far is Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas by coach?
The distance between San Cristóbal de las Casas and Tapachula by coach is approximately 128 miles (206 km).
Is there a way to reach Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas without a car?
You can travel to Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/11

£18

08/11

£18

Today

£18

10/11

£18

11/11

£18

12/11

£18

13/11

£18

14/11

£18

The cheapest trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula was searched and found on 9 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £18 to £34 for a bus ticket from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-10.

Usually OCC will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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