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How to get fromTapachula to Xalapaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tapachula to Xalapa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Veracruz International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Veracruz International Airport (VER)plane plane TAP - VER
    2. Take the bus from Veracruz Airport to Xalapabus bus
    8h 42m
    $3,620–7,514

  2. Drive 857.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tapachula to Xalapacar car 857.7 km
    11h 57m
    $1,535–2,218

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Xalapabus bus
    17h 50m
    $1,900–2,900

  4. Fly to Benito Juárez International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane TAP - MEX
    2. Take the bus from Encuentro Oceanía to Soriana Hiper Xalapabus bus
    7h 5m
    $2,560–5,704

  5. Bus via Comitán

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Comitánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Comitán to Xalapabus bus
    21h 41m
    $1,725–3,615

Tapachula to Xalapa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Xalapa, Mexico?

ADO operates a bus from Tapachula to Xalapa once daily. Tickets cost $1,900–2,900 and the journey takes 17h 50m.

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