What is the travel distance from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

The distance separating San Cristóbal de las Casas and Tapachula is 128 miles (206 km).

Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 55m	6:25am	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
ADO Aeropuerto + OCC	Bus	6:00pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 50m	2:50am	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
ADO Aeropuerto + OCC	Bus	8:30pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 55m	5:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
OCC + OCC	Bus	6:30am	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 55m	3:25pm	OCC Tapachula	Cheapest
	Bus	10:05pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	5:45am	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
OCC + OCC	Bus	7:00am	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 25m	3:25pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags
OCC + OCC	Bus	10:10am	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 15m	7:25pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags
OCC + OCC	Bus	11:20am	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 15m	7:35pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00am	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 10m	3:10pm	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	Bus	10:05pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	5:45am	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	Bus	5:00pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	2:20am	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
Cristobal Colon + OCC	Bus	9:30pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	10h 55m	8:25am	OCC Tapachula	No tags
OCC + OCC	Bus	7:00am	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 25m	3:25pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures for San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00am	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 10m	3:10pm	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	Bus	10:05pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	5:45am	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	Bus	5:00pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	2:20am	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
OCC + OCC	Bus	6:30am	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 55m	3:25pm	OCC Tapachula	No tags
	Bus	9:30pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 55m	6:25am	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags

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

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tapachula. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

129 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $55	Average Duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $27	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Cristobal Colon

3.5/5130 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.9

OCC

3.5/51,286 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Based on 1286 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $32

OCC San Cristóbal de las Casas Tapachula recent customer reviews

The bus was 3 hours late before we were informed it would not be arriving

Joshua W.

December 20, 2020

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula by bus

What is the travel distance from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$25

11/23

$25

Today

$25

11/25

$46

11/26

$25

11/27

$25

11/28

$25

11/29

$25

The cheapest trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $46 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 $25 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.