How far is Papantla from Mexico City?

The distance between the two cities is 138 miles (222 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Mexico City?

Once in Mexico City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Viveros de Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo Museum, Independence Day and Parade, Sonora Market and Metropolitan Cathedral.

Bus Papantla to Mexico City from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Papantla to Mexico City on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Papantla, Ver.	4h 45m	3:45pm	Terminal del Norte	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Papantla, Ver.	4h 5m	7:35pm	Terminal del Norte	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Papantla, Ver.	4h 35m	9:05pm	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Papantla, Ver.	4h 5m	9:55pm	Terminal del Norte	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Papantla, Ver.	4h 35m	4:34am	Terminal del Norte	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Papantla to Mexico City

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Mexico City. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

137 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $41	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $23	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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ADO

4/59,956 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

ADO Papantla Mexico City recent customer reviews

Pretty good on the whole, however I slept for most of it!

Alan P.

January 13, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Papantla to Mexico City by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$35

11/22

$35

Today

$35

11/24

$35

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11/27

$34

11/28

$34

The cheapest trip from Papantla to Mexico City was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $35 for a bus ticket from Papantla to Mexico City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-28.