The average bus between Tapachula and Playa del Carmen takes 24h 22m and the fastest bus takes 23h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen. 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 Tapachula and Playa del Carmen. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tapachula is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Playa del Carmen at 7:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tapachula station and arriving at Playa del Carmen station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 24h 22m.
Tapachula to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Tapachula station.
Tapachula to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna station.
Book your Tapachula to Playa del Carmen bus tickets online with ADO.
The distance between Tapachula and Playa del Carmen is 839.8 km. The road distance is 1,444 km.
ADO operates a bus from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna twice daily. Tickets cost $2,100–4,000 and the journey takes 23h 55m.