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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tapachula to Cancún by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Cancún International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane TAP - CUN
    6h 37m
    $2,895–8,164

  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. Drive 1,288.8 km

    1. Drive from Tapachula to Cancúncar car 1,288.8 km
    17h 10m
    $2,274–3,284

  4. Fly to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane TAP - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    14h 46m
    $4,500–11,844

  5. Bus

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

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Méridabus bus
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tixkokob to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train Mérida / ...
    25h 26m
    $2,405–6,825

Tapachula to Cancún by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$974Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 931.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

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

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