Bus Tickets from Tapachula to Mérida, YUC, MX

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Next departures for Tapachula to Mérida on September 27
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ADO GL + Cristobal Colon
Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez
ADO MeridaNo tags
OCC
OCC Tapachula
ADO MeridaNo tags
ADO GL + Cristobal Colon
Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez
ADO MeridaNo tags
ADO GL + ADO
OCC Tapachula
ADO MeridaNo tags
ADO + ADO GL
OCC Tapachula
ADO MeridaNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tapachula to Mérida

Bus
Average PriceUS$120 - US$137Average Duration20h 5m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$34 - US$34Average Duration15h 10m
31kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tapachula to Mérida

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Mérida. The journey takes about 20 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
20h 5mAverage Duration
US$120Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tapachula to Mérida, YUC, MX: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$134
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 5m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance728 km
Latest bus departure5:25pm

Tapachula to Mérida Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tapachula - Mérida, YUC, MX

  1. What is the travel distance from Tapachula to Mérida?

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

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

Best price found
09-25
US$104
09-26
US$106
Today
US$104
09-28
US$103
09-29
US$104
09-30
US$104
10-01
US$105
10-02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tapachula to Mérida, YUC, MX was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of US$103

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 US$103 to US$117 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 US$103 which is on 2025-09-28.

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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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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