There are 3 ways to get from Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalabus Antigua
- Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemalabus AntStCrLg / ...
13h 37m$89Drive 180.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tapachula to San Juan La Lagunacar 180.6 km
3h$22–32Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to PanajachelPanajachel
5h$300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán is to drive which takes 3h and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán. However, there are services departing from Tapachula and arriving at Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala via Antigua Guatemala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Tapachula and Lago de Atitlán is 329 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán without a car is to bus which takes 13h 37m and costs $89.
It takes approximately 13h 37m to get from Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán, including transfers.
Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, depart from Tapachula station.
Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, arrive at Antigua Guatemala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán is 181 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Tapachula to Lago de Atitlán.
There are 406+ hotels available in Lago de Atitlán.
What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Tapachula to Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala via Antigua Guatemala and Antigua Guatemala in around 13h 37m.
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- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
Bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemala
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $64
- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
- Phone
- +502 5808 7471
- [email protected]
- Website
- GuateGo
Bus from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- GuateGo
- Phone
- +502 7762 0694
- [email protected]
- Website
- marvelustravel.com
Shuttle from Tapachula to Panajachel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $300
- Book at
- Marvelus Travel
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