What is the travel distance from Tapachula to Mérida?

The distance separating Tapachula and Mérida is 454 miles (733 km).

Bus Tapachula to Mérida from $105 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tapachula to Mérida on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	OCC Tapachula	21h 5m	10:05am	ADO Merida	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	OCC Tapachula	19h 20m	5:20am	ADO Merida	Fastest
Bus	5:25pm	OCC Tapachula	19h 55m	1:20pm	ADO Merida	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 6:21 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tapachula to Mérida

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Mérida. The journey takes about 19 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

19h 55mAverage Duration

452 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$121 - $149	Average Duration19h 55m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $34	Average Duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ADO GL

4/5930 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.8

OCC

3.5/51,285 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Cristobal Colon

3.5/5130 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.9

AU

4/5871 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tapachula to Mérida, YUC, MX by bus

What is the travel distance from Tapachula to Mérida?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$127

11/19

$105

Today

$112

11/21

$112

11/22

$105

11/23

$105

11/24

$112

11/25

$117

The cheapest trip from Tapachula to Mérida, YUC, MX was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $105

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

You can expect to pay from $105 to $128 for a bus ticket from Tapachula to Mérida, YUC, MX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $105 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.