There are 3 ways to get from Tapachula to Panajachel 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 Panajacheltaxi
4h 20m$74–97Drive 189.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Tapachula to Panajachelcar 189.7 km
3h 8m$23–33Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to PanajachelPanajachel
5h$300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tapachula to Panajachel is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tapachula to Panajachel is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Tapachula and Panajachel is 211 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.
The best way to get from Tapachula to Panajachel without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 20m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Tapachula to Panajachel, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tapachula to Panajachel is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Tapachula to Panajachel.
There are 405+ hotels available in Panajachel.
What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala?
Marvelus Bus & Shuttle operates a shuttle from Tapachula to Panajachel 5 times a day. Tickets cost $300 and the journey takes 5h.
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
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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