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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Tapachulaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Cancún International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane CUN - TAP
    7h 21m
    $3,773–12,577

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Palenquetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Palenque to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tapachulabus bus
    26h 30m
    $2,007–6,270

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus Vía Chetumal / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Tapachulabus bus
    27h 15m
    $2,118–4,992

  4. Drive 1,213.5 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Tapachulacar car 1,213.5 km
    17h 15m
    $2,154–3,112

  5. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane TQO - TAP
    8h 33m
    $4,870–12,142

Playa del Carmen to Tapachula by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration27h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 980.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Tapachula, Mexico?

Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Tapachula via Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún in around 27h 15m.

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