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Mexico City to Tapachula Coach Timetable

Coach from Mexico City to Tapachula: Journey Information

There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Mexico City to Tapachula. Traveling by coach from Mexico City to Tapachula usually takes around 18 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest ADO GL coach can make the trip in 16 hours and 45 minutes.

Distance551 mi (886 km)
Shortest duration16h 45m
Cheapest price£78.75
Trips per day6
Most frequent serviceADO GL
Coach lines3

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What coach companies travel from Mexico City to Tapachula?

There are 3 bus lines from Mexico City to Tapachula available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 daily trips, ADO GL usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ADO419h 55m£79.49
ADO GL418h 58m£93.16
ADO OCC518h 31m£79.14
  • Book ADO from Mexico City to Tapachula from £79. There are 4 ADO schedules from Mexico City to Tapachula and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Tapachula. In Mexico City, ADO departs to Tapachula from Central de Autobuses and no other station. In Tapachula, ADO arrives at Tapachula Central Bus Station and no other station.

    An average trip on ADO from Mexico City to Tapachula takes 19 hours and 55 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Tapachula in 16 hours and 45 minutes .

  • 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 Mexico City to Tapachula from £79. There are 5 ADO OCC schedules from Mexico City to Tapachula and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO OCC ticket to Tapachula. In Mexico City, ADO OCC departs to Tapachula from Mexico City TAPO San Lazaro Bus Station and 1 other station. In Tapachula, ADO OCC arrives at Tapachula Central Bus Station and no other station.

    An average trip on ADO OCC from Mexico City to Tapachula takes 18 hours and 31 minutes , while the fastest available ADO OCC trip will get you to Tapachula in 16 hours and 45 minutes .

    On weekends, ADO OCC offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Tapachula.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Mexico City to Tapachula

The coach takes an average of 18 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 551 miles from Mexico City to Tapachula. However, the fastest coach only takes 16 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach 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 coaches 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Mexico City to Tapachula, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Mexico City to Tapachula every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Mexico City to Tapachula without transferring.

City Information

Mexico City

Mexico City is one of the most vibrant and liveliest cities in the world, making it an exciting destination for all travelers. One of the must-see attractions in the city is the famous Museo Nacional de Antropología, which features an extensive collection from the city’s pre-Columbian era. Its star attraction is the famous Aztec Calendar Stone, also known as Piedra del Sol. For those who enjoy exploring the city’s amazing cultural life, the Palacio de Bellas Artes is a must-see destination. The art deco-style palace hosts some of the grandest cultural events around, including concerts, operas, etc. Another unique destination to check out is Teotihuacán, a world heritage site that contains some of the largest pre-Columbian pyramids in Mexico.

Mexico City’s food scene is so vast that it can be quite hard to fully explore in just a few days. Some notable foodie destinations include Pujol, Contramar, and Quintonil. If you want to grab one of those famous Mexican churros, head over to Churreria El Moro.

Mexico City’s four major bus stations are North, South, Observatorio, and TAPO. Some intercity buses leave directly from the Mexico City International Airport, which is located just about 7 miles east of the city center.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Mexico City?

Main departure station: Central de Autobuses

The coach station on Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas is a curbside stop where intercity and local buses connect to the Lázaro Cárdenas metro station. The metro station is located on Line 9 of the local metro system and includes all the basic amenities of a public station: public restrooms, ATMs, and a waiting area with roofs. The aboveground coach station is at the intersection of Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas and Eje 3 in Mexico City. The intersection has a supermarket, and the surrounding blocks are home to many eateries and retail stores.

All coach stations in Mexico City:

  • Central de Autobuses

  • Mexico City TAPO San Lazaro

  • Mexico City TAPO San Lazaro Bus Station

Where does the coach arrive in Tapachula?

Main arrival station: Tapachula Central Bus Station

All coaches from Mexico City arrive at one main station in Tapachula.

Coach stations in Tapachula:

  • Tapachula Central Bus Station

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