How much is the bus ticket from Mexico City to Tapachula?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Tapachula start from $158. The average price for this route is around $190. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Mexico City to Tapachula?

The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Tapachula is 19h 55m, covering a distance of 885 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 15m and is operated by OCC .

Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Tapachula route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from OCC , ADO GL , AU , ADO , Autotravel , ALTAMAR , Autobuses Adonai , Dolphins .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mexico City to Tapachula?

The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Tapachula at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Tapachula?

A bus trip from Mexico City to Tapachula generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Mexico City to Tapachula?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10105 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexico City to Tapachula?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ADO has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mexico City to Tapachula?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO , with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexico City to Tapachula?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mexico City to Tapachula from $168 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mexico City to Tapachula on January 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Terminal del Norte	19h 15m	3:45pm	OCC Tapachula	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	TAPO	19h 25m	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + ADO GL	Bus	4:30am	TAPO	1d 6h	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
ADO + ADO GL	Bus	5:00am	TAPO	1d 6h	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + ADO GL	Bus	12:00pm	TAPO	23h 25m	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Tapachula on January 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Terminal del Norte	19h 15m	3:45pm	OCC Tapachula	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	TAPO	19h 25m	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + ADO GL	Bus	7:50am	TAPO	1d 3h	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + ADO GL	Bus	8:20am	TAPO	1d 3h	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + ADO GL	Bus	8:50am	TAPO	1d 2h	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Tapachula on January 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
AU + OCC	Bus	5:50am	TAPO	1d	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Terminal del Norte	19h 15m	3:45pm	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	TAPO	19h 25m	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + OCC	Bus	6:20am	TAPO	1d	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + OCC	Bus	6:50am	TAPO	23h 30m	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Tapachula on January 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
AU + OCC	Bus	4:30am	TAPO	1d 1h	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Terminal del Norte	19h 15m	3:45pm	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	TAPO	19h 25m	11:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
AU + OCC	Bus	5:00am	TAPO	1d 1h	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
ADO + OCC	Bus	11:00am	TAPO	19h 20m	6:20am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:23 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mexico City to Tapachula

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Tapachula. The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

15h 10mAverage Duration

890 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$158 - $338	Average Duration19h 55m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$66 - $110	Average Duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

OCC

3.5/51,309 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Based on 1309 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. OCC ticket prices on this trip start at $162

OCC Mexico City Tapachula recent customer reviews

Easy to book. Clean and comfortable. Good price.

Oscar R.

February 4, 2021

The bus was good ans modern. Seats Good for the long trip.

Ulrich S.

December 26, 2019

ADO GL

4/5967 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.7

AU

4/5890 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

ADO

4/510,177 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Autotravel

1.5/524 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness1.6

Wifi0.6

ALTAMAR

2/572 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.6

Autobuses Adonai

Dolphins

2/522 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness0.3

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mexico City to Tapachula by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Mexico City to Tapachula?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Tapachula start from $158. The average price for this route is around $190. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Mexico City to Tapachula?
The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Tapachula is 19h 55m, covering a distance of 885 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 15m and is operated by OCC.
Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Tapachula route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from OCC, ADO GL, AU, ADO, Autotravel, ALTAMAR, Autobuses Adonai, Dolphins.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mexico City to Tapachula?
The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Tapachula at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Tapachula?
A bus trip from Mexico City to Tapachula generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Mexico City to Tapachula?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10105 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexico City to Tapachula?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ADO has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mexico City to Tapachula?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO, with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexico City to Tapachula?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-19

$146

01-20

$172

Today

$173

01-22

$172

01-23

$174

01-24

$172

01-25

$172

01-26

$172

The cheapest trip from Mexico City to Tapachula was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $146

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

You can expect to pay from $146 to $174 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Tapachula based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $172 which is on 2026-01-24.