There are 6 ways to get from Chiapas to Nicaragua by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tapachula International Airport
best- Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane TAP - MGA
10h 20m$225–929Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus
29h 14m$126–159Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachulabus
- Drive from Tapachula to San Rafael Pie de la Cuestacar
- Take the bus from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus Gtm
- Take the bus from Guatemala to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus
27h 26m$127–231Drive 1,210.1 km
- Drive from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Managuacar 1,210.1 km
18h 57m$166–240Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Comitán de Dominguezbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Comitán to Antigua Guatemala
- Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to León
- Take a shuttle bus from León to Managua
31h 25m$289–319Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemala
- Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane GUA - MGA
8h 36m$327–661
Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiapas to Nicaragua is to bus which costs $120 - $160 and takes 29h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chiapas to Nicaragua is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $320 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiapas to Nicaragua. However, there are services departing from Tuxtla Gutiérrez and arriving at Colegio Cristo Rey via Tapachula, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador and Panadería Norma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.
The distance between Chiapas and Nicaragua is 774 km. The road distance is 1210.1 km.
The best way to get from Chiapas to Nicaragua without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 31h 25m and costs $280 - $320.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Chiapas to Nicaragua, including transfers.
Chiapas to Nicaragua bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Tuxtla Gutiérrez station.
The best way to get from Chiapas to Nicaragua is to fly which takes 10h 20m and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 29h 14m.
Chiapas to Nicaragua bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Tapachula station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiapas to Nicaragua is 1210 km. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Chiapas to Nicaragua.
What companies run services between Chiapas, Mexico and Nicaragua?
Aeroméxico, Volaris, and two other airlines fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Managua Airport (MGA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Colegio Cristo Rey via Tapachula, San Salvador, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus Managua, and Panadería Norma in around 29h 14m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Tapachula International Airport to Managua Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Tapachula International Airport to Managua Airport via Monterrey, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Tapachula International Airport to Managua Airport via Mexico City, San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from La Aurora International Airport to Managua Airport via San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- copaair.com
Flights from La Aurora International Airport to Managua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachula
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Phone
- +502 2471 0952
- Website
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta to Transportes Fuente del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- mmcorporacion.com
- Phone
- +504 3247 0793
- Website
- Transportes Congolón
Bus from Guatemala to Terminal Metropolitana de Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Schedules at
- Transportes Congolón
- Phone
- +52 962 625 2435
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Terminal Tica Bus Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Tica Bus
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Comitán de Dominguez
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Phone
- +502 7762 2462
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eterna Primavera
Shuttle from Comitán to Antigua Guatemala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $59
- Schedules at
- Eterna Primavera
- Phone
- +504 2425 3931
- [email protected]
- Website
- Roneey Shuttle
Shuttle from Antigua Guatemala to León
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70
- Website
- Roneey Shuttle
- Phone
- +506 8812 4012
- [email protected]
- Website
- EasyRide CR
Shuttle from León to Managua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $149
- Schedules at
- EasyRide CR
- Phone
- +502 4021 1921
- [email protected]
- Website
- aviajarguatemala.webnode.es
Shuttle from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +𝟓𝟎𝟑 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟒 𝟔𝟓𝟒𝟖
- [email protected]
- Website
- El Condor Internacional
Bus from Tapachula to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- El Condor Internacional
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