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Tapachula to Cancún Bus Schedule
Bus from Tapachula to Cancún: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Tapachula to Cancún. Traveling by bus from Tapachula to Cancún usually takes around 26 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest ADO OCC bus can make the trip in 25 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 560 mi (901 km) |
| Shortest duration | 25h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $154.18 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | ADO GL |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Tapachula to Cancún?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Tapachula to Cancún that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ADO GL usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
ADO GL is a prominent Mexican passenger bus company that has been operating since 1992. It is part of the renowned ADO group and focuses on luxury travel, primarily serving Mexico's southern and eastern regions, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula. ADO GL offers deluxe coaches with executive-style seats, ample legroom, and various amenities such as air conditioning, restrooms, power outlets, and beverage services, providing a truly luxurious experience for passengers.
Book ADO OCC from Tapachula to Cancún from $154. There are 2 ADO OCC schedules from Tapachula to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO OCC ticket to Cancún. In Tapachula, ADO OCC departs to Cancún from Tapachula Central Bus Station and no other station. In Cancún, ADO OCC arrives at ADO Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on ADO OCC from Tapachula to Cancún takes 26 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available ADO OCC trip will get you to Cancún in 25 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, ADO OCC offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Cancún.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tapachula to Cancún
The bus takes an average of 26 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 901 kilometers from Tapachula to Cancún. However, the fastest bus only takes 25 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Cancún at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Tapachula to Cancún, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tapachula?
Main departure station: Tapachula Central Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Tapachula.
All bus stations in Tapachula:
Tapachula Central Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Cancún?
Main arrival station: ADO Bus Station
All buses from Tapachula arrive at one main station in Cancún.
Bus stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
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