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Tapachula to Mérida buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Tapachula and Mérida takes 21h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Tapachula to Mérida. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 30m
Duration
1,153 km
Distance
$2,100
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Tapachula to Mérida bus times

Buses run once daily between Tapachula and Mérida. The service departs Tapachula at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Mérida at 10:30:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,153 km
  • Duration: 21h 30m

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Mérida, Mexico?

ADO operates a bus from Tapachula to Mérida twice daily. Tickets cost $2,100–3,200 and the journey takes 19h 20m. Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC) also services this route once daily.

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