There are 5 ways to get from Tapachula to Nicaragua by bus, car, plane, 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 San Salvadorbus Tapachula / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus Terminal Managua – Terminal San Carlos / ...
22h 46m$85–105Bus via Guatemala City
cheapest- Take the bus from Tapachula to Guatemana Aguilar Batresbus
- Take the bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Ssv
27h 24m$76–113Drive 946 km
- Drive from Tapachula to Managuacar 946 km
13h 42m$117–169Fly from Tapachula International Airport
- Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane TAP - MGA
13h 52m$235–980Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemala
- Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane GUA - MGA
8h 36m$317–611
Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tapachula to Nicaragua is to bus which costs $85 - $110 and takes 22h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tapachula to Nicaragua is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Tapachula to Nicaragua. However, there are services departing from Tapachula and arriving at Autoservicios Mayorga via Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador and Antiguo Cine Cabrera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.
The distance between Tapachula and Nicaragua is 998 km. The road distance is 946 km.
The best way to get from Tapachula to Nicaragua without a car is to bus which takes 22h 46m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 22h 46m to get from Tapachula to Nicaragua, including transfers.
Tapachula to Nicaragua bus services, operated by El Condor Internacional, depart from Tapachula station.
The best way to get from Tapachula to Nicaragua is to bus which takes 22h 46m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $230 - $1,000 and takes 13h 52m.
Tapachula to Nicaragua bus services, operated by El Condor Internacional, arrive at San Salvador station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tapachula to Nicaragua is 946 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Tapachula to Nicaragua.
What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Nicaragua?
You can take a bus from Tapachula to Autoservicios Mayorga via San Salvador, Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus Managua, and Antiguo Cine Cabrera in around 22h 46m. Alternatively, Aeroméxico, Volaris, and two other airlines fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Managua Airport (MGA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Tapachula International Airport to Managua Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Tapachula International Airport to Managua Airport via Monterrey, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Phone
- +𝟓𝟎𝟑 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟒 𝟔𝟓𝟒𝟖
- [email protected]
- Website
- El Condor Internacional
Bus from Tapachula to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- El Condor Internacional
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