How far is Xalapa from San Cristóbal de las Casas?

The distance separating Xalapa and San Cristóbal de las Casas is 341 miles (550 km).

Bus Xalapa to San Cristóbal de las Casas from $104 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Xalapa to San Cristóbal de las Casas on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Xalapa Central Bus Station	12h 45m	9:45am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Xalapa Central Bus Station	12h 35m	9:35am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Xalapa Central Bus Station	12h 45m	9:00am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Xalapa Central Bus Station	12h 35m	8:50am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Xalapa Central Bus Station	12h 20m	8:35am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags

Get from Xalapa to San Cristóbal de las Casas

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

340 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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OCC

3.5/51,285 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Based on 1285 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 $121

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

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11/14

$110

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$104

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The cheapest trip from Xalapa to San Cristóbal de las Casas was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $104

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Xalapa to San Cristóbal de las Casas, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $110 for a bus ticket from Xalapa to San Cristóbal de las Casas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-11-19.