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How to get fromTapachula to Lago de Atitlánby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal de Autobusesbus bus Guatemala city
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelbus bus
    10h 30m
    $65

  2. Drive 180.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tapachula to San Juan La Lagunacar car 180.6 km
    3h
    $22–32

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Panajachelshuttle bus Panajachel
    5h
    $300

  4. Bus via Antigua Guatemala

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalabus bus Antigua
    2. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemalabus bus AntStCrLg / ...
    13h 37m
    $89

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 397.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Tapachula to Panajachel via Terminal de Autobuses in around 10h 30m.

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