There are 3 ways to get from Tapachula to Chichicastenango by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastianbus Guatemala
- Take the taxi from Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian to Chichicastenangotaxi
4h 31m$84–107Drive 185.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Tapachula to Chichicastenangocar 185.7 km
3h 12m$23–33Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to PanajachelPanajachel
- Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to ChichicastenangoLanquin
6h 53m$320
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tapachula to Chichicastenango is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tapachula to Chichicastenango is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Tapachula and Chichicastenango is 226 km. The road distance is 185.7 km.
The best way to get from Tapachula to Chichicastenango without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 31m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Tapachula to Chichicastenango, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tapachula to Chichicastenango is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Tapachula to Chichicastenango.
There are 145+ hotels available in Chichicastenango.
What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Chichicastenango, Guatemala?
You can take a shuttle from Tapachula to Chichicastenango via Panajachel in around 6h 53m.
Bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu - Cafetos San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $8–13
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from JFK to New York City, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and Why you should take the train in the US - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

