What is the cheapest way to get from Matamoros to Tapachula?

The cheapest way to get from Matamoros to Tapachula is to bus via Mexico City which costs $2000 - $4800 and takes 27h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matamoros to Tapachula?

The fastest way to get from Matamoros to Tapachula is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $3600 - $16000.

Is there a direct bus between Matamoros and Tapachula?

No, there is no direct bus from Matamoros to Tapachula. However, there are services departing from Matamoros and arriving at Tapachula via Politécnico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 7m.

How far is it from Matamoros to Tapachula?

The distance between Matamoros and Tapachula is 1366 km. The road distance is 1660.5 km.

How do I travel from Matamoros to Tapachula without a car?

The best way to get from Matamoros to Tapachula without a car is to bus via Mexico City which takes 27h 7m and costs $2000 - $4800.

How long does it take to get from Matamoros to Tapachula?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Matamoros to Tapachula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matamoros to Tapachula bus from?

Matamoros to Tapachula bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Matamoros station.

Bus or fly from Matamoros to Tapachula?

The best way to get from Matamoros to Tapachula is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $3600 - $16000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $2000 - $4800 and takes 27h 7m.

Where does the Matamoros to Tapachula bus arrive?

Matamoros to Tapachula bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

What is the time difference between Matamoros and Tapachula?

Tapachula is 1h behind Matamoros. It is currently 5:40 PM in Matamoros and 4:40 PM in Tapachula.

Can I drive from Matamoros to Tapachula?

Yes, the driving distance between Matamoros to Tapachula is 1661 km. It takes approximately 22h 4m to drive from Matamoros to Tapachula.

Where can I stay near Tapachula?

There are 46+ hotels available in Tapachula.

Matamoros to Tapachula - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Matamoros to Tapachula by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport
best
1. Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane MAM - TAP
5h 44m
$3,624–15,626
Bus via Mexico City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus
27h 7m
$2,019–4,765
Drive 1,660.5 km
1. Drive from Matamoros to Tapachulacar 1,660.5 km
22h 4m
$2,984–4,311
Bus to General Lucio Blanco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Reynosabus
2. Fly from General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane REX - TAP
8h 48m
$3,660–11,613
Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane BRO - TAP
10h 57m
$3,694–12,584
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Veracruzbus
2. Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus
31h 20m
$3,374–5,224
Bus via Cuautitlán Izcalli
1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Tepotzotlánbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus Tijuana
38h 32m
$2,194–5,236

Matamoros to Tapachula by bus

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38h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,366.4 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Tapachula, Mexico?

Aeroméxico flies from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matamoros to Tapachula via México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte, Autobuses del Norte, Politécnico, and Politécnico in around 27h 7m.

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