There are 6 ways to get from Tampico to Chiapas by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Tapachula International Airport
best- Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane TAM - TAP
4h 24m$3,038–11,550Bus via Cárdenas
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampico to Cárdenasbus Monterrey
- Take the bus from Cárdenas to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
14h 29m$913–1,119Drive 953.2 km
- Drive from Tampico to Tuxtla Gutiérrezcar 953.2 km
11h 58m$1,800–2,599Fly to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport
- Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)plane TAM - TGZ
6h 58m$2,919–6,043Bus
- Take the bus from Tampico to Coatzacoalcosbus
- Take the bus from Coatzacoalcos to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
16h 54m$1,252–3,302Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tampico to Villahermosabus
- Take the bus from Villahermosa to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
19h 47m$2,276–3,753
Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampico to Chiapas is to bus via Cárdenas which costs $900 - $1200 and takes 14h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tampico to Chiapas is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $3000 - $12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampico to Chiapas. However, there are services departing from Tampico and arriving at Tuxtla Gutiérrez via Cárdenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between Tampico and Chiapas is 1034 km. The road distance is 953.2 km.
The best way to get from Tampico to Chiapas without a car is to bus via Cárdenas which takes 14h 29m and costs $900 - $1200.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Tampico to Chiapas, including transfers.
Tampico to Chiapas bus services, operated by Tours Acosta, depart from Tampico station.
The best way to get from Tampico to Chiapas is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $3000 - $12000. Alternatively, you can bus via Cárdenas, which costs $900 - $1200 and takes 14h 29m.
Tampico to Chiapas bus services, operated by Tours Acosta, arrive at Cárdenas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampico to Chiapas is 953 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Tampico to Chiapas.
What companies run services between Tampico, Mexico and Chiapas, Mexico?
Aeroméxico and Volaris fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampico to Tuxtla Gutiérrez via Cárdenas and Cárdenas in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Tampico International Airport to Tapachula International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–13,000
Flights from Tampico International Airport to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,700–10,000
- Phone
- +52 937 132 0108
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tours Acosta
Bus from Tampico to Cárdenas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–750
- Schedules at
- Tours Acosta
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