There are 8 ways to get from Veracruz to Guatemala by plane, 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.
Fly to La Aurora International Airport
best- Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane VER - GUA
5h 40m$325–1,106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus Guatemala
24h$118–172Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus
- Drive from Tapachula to San Rafael Pie de la Cuestacar
- Take the bus from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus Gtm
18h 46m$120–174Drive 1,030.9 km
- Drive from Veracruz to Guatemala Citycar 1,030.9 km
15h 13m$141–204Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Veracruz to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
- Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Terminal de AutobusesSan Cristóbal de las Casas
24h 22m$157–207Fly to Tapachula International Airport, bus
- Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane VER - TAP
- Take the bus from Tecun Uman to Retalhuleubus
7h 50mBus, drive via San Pablo
- Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus
- Drive from Tapachula to San Pablocar
- Take the bus from San Pablo to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus
19h 4m$119–173Bus via Coatepeque
- Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Coatepequebus
- Take the bus from Coatepeque to Guatemala Citybus
22h 37m
Veracruz International Airport (VER) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Veracruz to Guatemala is to bus and drive via San Pablo which costs $110 - $180 and takes 19h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Veracruz to Guatemala is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $320 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Veracruz to Guatemala. However, there are services departing from Veracruz and arriving at Guatemala City via Tapachula and Coatepeque. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.
The distance between Veracruz and Guatemala is 803 km. The road distance is 1030.9 km.
The best way to get from Veracruz to Guatemala without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 24h 22m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Veracruz to Guatemala, including transfers.
Veracruz to Guatemala bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Veracruz station.
The best way to get from Veracruz to Guatemala is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $320 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Coatepeque, which costs and takes 22h 37m.
Veracruz to Guatemala bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Tapachula station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veracruz to Guatemala is 1031 km. It takes approximately 15h 13m to drive from Veracruz to Guatemala.
What companies run services between Veracruz, Mexico and Guatemala?
Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Veracruz to Guatemala City via Tapachula, Coatepeque, and Coatepeque in around 22h 37m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to La Aurora International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to Tapachula International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to La Aurora International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–380
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to La Aurora International Airport via Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to Tapachula International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Veracruz to Tapachula
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Veracruz to Tapachula
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Veracruz to Tapachula
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Veracruz to Tapachula
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Phone
- +502 2471 0952
- Website
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta to Transportes Fuente del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from San Pablo to Transportes Fuente del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- mmcorporacion.com
Bus from Coatepeque to Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- mmcorporacion.com
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Veracruz to San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Phone
- +502 5308 5106
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adrenalina Tours
Shuttle from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Terminal de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $99
- Website
- Adrenalina Tours
- Phone
- +502 2440 3842
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes Santa Lucía Charras
Bus from Tecun Uman to Retalhuleu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Transportes Santa Lucía Charras
- Phone
- +𝟓𝟎𝟑 𝟐𝟐𝟐𝟒 𝟔𝟓𝟒𝟖
- [email protected]
- Website
- El Condor Internacional
Bus from Tapachula to Coatepeque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- El Condor Internacional
Bus from Tapachula to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $22–35
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