Bus Tickets from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula

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TodayAug 11
from US$35
TomorrowAug 12
from US$35
WedAug 13
from US$35
ThuAug 14
from US$35
FriAug 15
from US$36
SatAug 16
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SunAug 17
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MonAug 18

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 12 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 the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: OCC Tapachula
    Operated by: OCC + ADO GL
    OCC + ADO GL
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: OCC Tapachula
    Operated by: OCCOCC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 13 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 12 at
    Departure city: San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Departure location: San Cristobal de las Casas
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Tapachula
    Destination location: OCC Tapachula
    Operated by: OCC + ADO GL
    OCC + ADO GL
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Bus
Average PriceUS$31 - US$55Average Duration8h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$18 - US$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 a good way to reach Tapachula. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure5:00am
Distance206 km
Latest bus departure10:05pm

San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Cristóbal de las Casas - Tapachula

  1. What is the travel distance from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

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

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

Best price found
08-09
US$30
08-10
US$30
Today
US$30
08-12
US$30
08-13
US$30
08-14
US$30
08-15
No data
08-16
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of US$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 US$30 to US$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 US$30 which is on 2025-08-12.

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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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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