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How to get fromXalapa to Tapachulaby bus, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Veracruz International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Xalapa to Veracruz Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane VER - TAP
    7h 38m
    $3,622–7,514

  2. Drive 857.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Xalapa to Tapachulacar car 857.2 km
    11h 57m
    $1,535–2,216

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Xalapa to Tapachulabus bus
    16h 25m
    $1,900–2,900

  4. Bus to Benito Juárez International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Xalapa to Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Orientebus bus
    2. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane MEX - TAP
    7h 23m
    $2,642–6,256

  5. Bus via Comitán

    1. Take the bus from Xalapa to Comitánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Comitán to Tapachulabus bus
    21h 42m
    $1,811–3,603

Xalapa to Tapachula by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 752.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

ADO operates a bus from Xalapa to Tapachula once daily. Tickets cost $1,900–2,900 and the journey takes 16h 25m.

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