Cheap bus tickets from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

Bus from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen: Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen. Traveling by bus from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen usually takes around 11 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest ADO Platino bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 10 minutes.

Distance: 339 mi (545 km)
Shortest duration: 11h 10m
Cheapest price: €75.36
Trips per day: 3
Most frequent service: ADO Platino
Bus lines: 3

Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.

Best Travel Options

We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen:

See more details

How much is a bus ticket from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen?

Bus tickets for a trip from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen cost about €101 when you book at the cheapest time, 2 days ahead. Bus tickets on this route can be a bit expensive due to the length of the trip. But even with a higher price tag, taking the bus is often more affordable than flying to Ciudad del Carmen. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen by travel date

If you're planning to travel by bus from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from €100 to €107. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 13, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Ciudad del Carmen this week, bus tickets are available starting at €100.

Average bus ticket prices from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen by month

Taking the bus from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen is usually cheapest in November, when the average ticket price is only €95. If you're planning to take the bus from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen during February, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of €103. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance, even by a couple of days, is the best way to find cheaper bus tickets.

What bus companies travel from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen?

There are 3 bus lines from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. ADO Platino offers the most choice in regards to departure times, with a couple of different times on its daily bus schedule.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
ADO	1	14h 40m	€77.50
ADO GL	1	12h 10m	€89.50
ADO Platino	2	11h 19m	€112.39

Book ADO from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen from €75.36. Typically there is one ADO schedule per day from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay €77.50 for a ADO ticket to Ciudad del Carmen. In Xalapa, ADO departs to Ciudad del Carmen from Central Bus Station. In Ciudad del Carmen, ADO arrives at Carmen Central Bus Station.
An average trip on ADO from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen takes 14 hours and 40 minutes.
On weekends, ADO offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay €75.36 for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Ciudad del Carmen.
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.
ADO Platino, a luxury intercity bus service in Mexico, offers a premium travel experience for passengers seeking comfort and elegance. As a sub-brand of ADO, ADO Platino lives up to its name by providing a platinum-level service. Popular routes include the Mexico City to Oaxaca journey, which takes approximately seven hours, and the trip from Merida to Cancun. With affordable ticket prices, ADO Platino ensures that travelers can enjoy luxury travel at a reasonable cost. On board, passengers can enjoy air-conditioned cabins with reclining seats, restrooms, USB power outlets, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 339 miles from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 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.

Distance (mi)

339

Distance (km)

545

The first bus leaves at 6:00 PM and the last bus leaves at 11:15 PM. To see the times for all buses from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

6:00pm

Latest bus

11:15pm

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Xalapa to Ciudad del Carmen for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 Ciudad del Carmen, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

Most crowded

Friday

Least crowded

Sunday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Xalapa?

Main departure station: Central Bus Station

Most buses depart from the main station in Xalapa.

All bus stations in Xalapa:

Central Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Ciudad del Carmen?

Main arrival station: Carmen Central Bus Station

All buses from Xalapa arrive at one main station in Ciudad del Carmen.

All bus stations in Ciudad del Carmen:

Carmen Central Bus Station

Need a return trip from Ciudad del Carmen to Xalapa?

Search Bus Tickets

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.