Bus Tickets from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula

TomorrowAug 1
from $34
SatAug 2
from $34
SunAug 3
from $37
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
from $37
WedAug 6
from $37
ThuAug 7
from $34
FriAug 8
from $34

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez
    Operated by: Cristobal ColonCristobal Colon
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: OCC Tapachula
    Operated by: OCCOCC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: OCC Tapachula
    Operated by: OCCOCC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez
    Operated by: Cristobal ColonCristobal Colon
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: OCC Tapachula
    Operated by: Cristobal Colon + OCC
    Cristobal Colon + OCC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula.

Bus
Average Price$31 - $55Average Duration8h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$18 - $18Average Duration8h 20m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tapachula. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
8h 20mAverage Duration
$18Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35
Average bus trip duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure5:00am
Distance128 miles (206 km)
Latest bus departure10:05pm

San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula Bus

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

Best price found
07/29
$30
07/30
$30
Today
$30
08/01
$30
08/02
$30
08/03
$43
08/04
$30
08/05
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $43 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 $30 which is on 2025-08-01.

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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