What is the travel distance from Mexico City to Tapachula?

About 550 miles (886 km) separate Mexico City and Tapachula.

Bus Mexico City to Tapachula from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Mexico City to Tapachula on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Terminal del Norte	19h 50m	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	Cheapest
	7:35pm	TAPO	17h 45m	1:20pm	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	12:30pm	Terminal del Norte	20h	8:30am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
	8:30pm	Terminal del Norte	19h 15m	3:45pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + OCC	6:10am	TAPO	1d	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Tapachula on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00am	Autotravel CDMX, Gustavo A. Madero	22h 11m	6:11am	Central Camionera De Cortos Recorridos	Cheapest
	7:35pm	TAPO	17h 45m	1:20pm	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	10:30am	Terminal del Norte	19h 50m	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
	8:30pm	Terminal del Norte	19h 15m	3:45pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + OCC	9:10am	TAPO	21h 10m	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Tapachula on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00am	Autotravel CDMX, Gustavo A. Madero	22h 11m	6:11am	Central Camionera De Cortos Recorridos	Cheapest
	7:35pm	TAPO	17h 45m	1:20pm	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	10:30am	Terminal del Norte	19h 50m	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
	8:30pm	Terminal del Norte	19h 15m	3:45pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + OCC	4:30am	TAPO	1d 1h	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Tapachula on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30am	Terminal del Norte	19h 50m	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	Cheapest
	7:35pm	TAPO	17h 45m	1:20pm	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	12:30pm	Terminal del Norte	20h	8:30am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
	8:30pm	Terminal del Norte	19h 15m	3:45pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + OCC	6:50am	TAPO	23h 30m	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Tapachula on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00am	Autotravel CDMX, Gustavo A. Madero	22h 11m	6:11am	Central Camionera De Cortos Recorridos	Cheapest
	7:35pm	TAPO	17h 45m	1:20pm	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	10:30am	Terminal del Norte	19h 50m	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
	8:30pm	Terminal del Norte	19h 15m	3:45pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + OCC	6:20am	TAPO	1d	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Mexico City to Tapachula

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tapachula. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

14h 20mAverage Duration

552 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $213	Average Duration19h 50m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $72	Average Duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. OCC ticket prices on this trip start at $109

OCC Mexico City Tapachula recent customer reviews

Easy to book. Clean and comfortable. Good price.

Oscar R.

February 4, 2021

The bus was good ans modern. Seats Good for the long trip.

Ulrich S.

December 26, 2019

ADO GL

4/5925 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.8

Autotravel

1.5/523 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.7

AU

4/5864 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

ALTAMAR

2/562 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness2.3

Wifi0.3

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Dolphins

2/522 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness0.3

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0

ADO

4/59,888 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mexico City to Tapachula by bus

What is the travel distance from Mexico City to Tapachula?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$95

11/08

$95

Today

$95

11/10

$95

11/11

$55

11/12

$95

11/13

$55

11/14

$95

The cheapest trip from Mexico City to Tapachula was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $109 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Tapachula based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-11.

Usually ADO GL 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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