What is the travel distance from Cancún to Tapachula?

The distance between Cancún and Tapachula is around 906 km (562 miles).

Bus Cancún to Tapachula from $155 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cancún to Tapachula on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 1h	7:35pm	OCC Tapachula	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 1h	4:40pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Tapachula on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 1h	7:35pm	OCC Tapachula	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 1h	10:15am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 1h	4:40pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Tapachula on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 1h	12:10pm	OCC Tapachula	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 1h	7:35pm	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 1h	10:15am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	1d 1h	4:40pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:24 PM EST.

Get from Cancún to Tapachula

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $181, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

902 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

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

AU

4/5871 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cancún to Tapachula by bus

What is the travel distance from Cancún to Tapachula?
The distance between Cancún and Tapachula is around 906 km (562 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$167

11-20

$166

Today

$167

11-22

$167

11-23

$167

11-24

$165

11-25

$157

11-26

$165

The cheapest trip from Cancún to Tapachula was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $157

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

You can expect to pay from $157 to $196 for a bus ticket from Cancún to Tapachula based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.