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How to get fromTapachula to Cancúnby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tapachula to Cancún by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane TAP - CUN
    6h 11m
    $2,995–8,664

  2. Bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Cancún Ruta 5bus bus
    23h 30m
    $974–1,676

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Tapachula to La Mesillataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Mesilla to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenquebus bus
    4. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    23h 59m
    $8,832–43,776

  4. Drive 1,288.8 km

    1. Drive from Tapachula to Cancúncar car 1,288.8 km
    17h 10m
    $2,292–3,310

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    25h 20m
    $2,000–4,500

Tapachula to Cancún by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$974Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 931.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Cancún, Mexico?

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tapachula to Cancún Ruta 5 via Tuxtla Gutiérrez in around 23h 30m.

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