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How to get fromNuevo Laredo to Tapachulaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nuevo Laredo to Tapachula by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Quetzalcóatl International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane NLD - TAP
    6h 49m
    $3,611–15,728

  2. Bus to Monterrey International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Monterreybus bus
    2. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane MTY - TAP
    7h 42m
    $2,813–8,099

  3. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    2. Take the bus from México City to Tapachulabus bus
    25h 14m
    $3,649–5,693

  4. Drive  1,902.5 km

    1. Drive from Nuevo Laredo to Tapachulacar car 1,902.5 km
    24h 38m
    $3,608–5,211

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    35h 55m
    $3,395–6,312

  6. Bus via Cuautitlán Izcalli

    1. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Tepotzotlánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus Tijuana
    37h 52m
    $3,027–5,500

Nuevo Laredo to Tapachula by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,619.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and Tapachula, Mexico?

Aeroméxico and Volaris fly from Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuevo Laredo to Tapachula via Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña, Tasqueña, Pino Suárez, Balbuena, and México City in around 25h 14m.

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