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TodayApr 26
from $21
TomorrowApr 27
from $29
SunApr 28
from $29
MonApr 29
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TueApr 30
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ThuMay 2
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FriMay 3

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez
    Operated by: Cristobal ColonCristobal Colon
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $31
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: OCC Tapachula
    Operated by: OCCOCC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $44
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: OCC Tapachula
    Operated by
    ADO Aeropuerto + OCC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $29
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez
    Operated by: Cristobal ColonCristobal Colon
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $21
Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula: Trip Overview

Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36
Average bus trip duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Distance128 miles (206 km)
Latest bus departure10:05 PM

San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:00AM - 10:05PM
Minimum Price$45
Average Ticket Price$36
Minimum Trip Duration7h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h55m
Distance128 miles (206 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteCristobal Colon, OCC
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Cristóbal de las Casas - Tapachula

The bus is the best choice to get to Tapachula without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula takes around 8h 55m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 7h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 128 miles (206 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Cristóbal de las Casas and Tapachula is 128 miles (206 km).

You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with Cristobal Colon and OCC. The number of buses from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates between 6:00 AM and 10:05 PM.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $35, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $36 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $35 to $53, so it's good to do your research before booking.

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Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Tapachula to San Cristóbal de las Casas

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