Find coaches from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula

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Next departures from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on 3 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Cristobal Colon
San Cristobal de las Casas
Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y OrdoñezCheapest
OCC
San Cristobal de las Casas
OCC TapachulaFastest
Cristobal Colon
San Cristobal de las Casas
Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y OrdoñezNo tags
Cristobal Colon
San Cristobal de las Casas
Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y OrdoñezNo tags

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

Bus
Average priceUS$31 - US$52Average duration8h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$22 - US$22Average duration5h 10m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tapachula. The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
8h 55mAverage duration
US$31Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$35
Average bus trip duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure05:00
Distance128 miles
Latest bus departure23:15

San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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

  1. How far is Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas by coach?

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

  2. Is there a way to reach Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas without a car?

    You can travel to Tapachula from San Cristóbal de las Casas by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
30/09
US$31
01/10
US$31
Today
US$31
03/10
US$31
04/10
US$30
05/10
US$31
06/10
No data
07/10
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula was searched and found on 4 Oct 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$44 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 2025-10-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

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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