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The average bus between Mérida and Tapachula takes 20h 2m and the fastest bus takes 19h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mérida to Tapachula. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Mérida and Tapachula. The earliest departure is at 4:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Mérida is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Tapachula at 7:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mérida Centro Histórico station and arriving at Tapachula station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 2m.
Mérida to Tapachula bus services, operated by Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), depart from Mérida Centro Histórico station.
Mérida to Tapachula bus services, operated by Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), arrive at Tapachula station.
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The distance between Mérida and Tapachula is 730.6 km. The road distance is 985 km.
Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC) operates a bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to Tapachula twice daily. Tickets cost $2,000–3,500 and the journey takes 19h 35m.
