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Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula Bus Schedule
Bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula: Journey Information
There are 13 intercity buses per day from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula. Traveling by bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula usually takes around 5 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest ADO GL bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 139 mi (224 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $33.67 |
| Trips per day | 13 |
| Most frequent service | ADO OCC |
| Bus lines | 2 |

What bus companies travel from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ADO OCC usually offers more choice, with 8 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 Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula from $34. There are 8 ADO OCC schedules from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO OCC ticket to Tapachula. In Tuxtla Gutiérrez, ADO OCC departs to Tapachula from Tuxtla Gutitrrez Bus Station and no other station. In Tapachula, ADO OCC arrives at Tapachula Central Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on ADO OCC from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula takes 6 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available ADO OCC trip will get you to Tapachula in 5 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, ADO OCC offers 8 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Tapachula.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 224 kilometers from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 35 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Tapachula, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
Main departure station: Tuxtla Gutitrrez Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
All bus stations in Tuxtla Gutiérrez:
Tuxtla Gutitrrez Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Tapachula?
Main arrival station: Tapachula Central Bus Station
All buses from Tuxtla Gutiérrez arrive at one main station in Tapachula.
Bus stations in Tapachula:
Tapachula Central Bus Station
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