Bus Tapachula to Mexico City: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Tapachula to Mexico City from various bus operators like ADO or Cristobal Colon for the next days.

today

$48

tomorrow

$48

Tuesday

$48

Wednesday

$48

Thursday

$48

Friday

$48

Saturday

$101

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cristobal Colon	17h 45m	1:15 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Mexico City	Santa Martha Acatitla	Economy	$48	A Bus from Cristobal Colon goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM to Santa Martha Acatitla, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
ADO	19h 55m	2:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
ADO	20h 30m	4:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
ADO	19h 25m	9:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	4:25 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cristobal Colon	17h 45m	1:15 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Mexico City	Santa Martha Acatitla	Economy	$48	A Bus from Cristobal Colon goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM to Santa Martha Acatitla, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
ADO	20h 35m	2:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	10:35 AM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
ADO	20h 30m	4:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
ADO	19h 25m	9:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	4:25 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cristobal Colon	17h 45m	1:15 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Mexico City	Santa Martha Acatitla	Economy	$48	A Bus from Cristobal Colon goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM to Santa Martha Acatitla, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
ADO	17h 40m	2:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	7:40 AM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
ADO	20h 40m	4:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/28/2026 4:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
ADO	19h 55m	9:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	4:55 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cristobal Colon	17h 45m	1:15 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Mexico City	Santa Martha Acatitla	Economy	$48	A Bus from Cristobal Colon goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM to Santa Martha Acatitla, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
ADO	20h 5m	2:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	10:05 AM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
ADO	20h 40m	4:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/29/2026 4:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
ADO	19h 15m	9:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	4:15 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cristobal Colon	17h 45m	1:15 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Mexico City	Santa Martha Acatitla	Economy	$48	A Bus from Cristobal Colon goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 PM to Santa Martha Acatitla, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
ADO	20h 5m	2:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	10:05 AM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
ADO	20h 40m	4:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
ADO	17h 25m	9:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	2:25 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Cristobal Colon	17h 45m	1:15 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Mexico City	Santa Martha Acatitla	Economy	$48	A Bus from Cristobal Colon goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/31/2026 1:15:00 PM to Santa Martha Acatitla, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
ADO	20h 5m	2:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	10:05 AM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
ADO	21h 10m	4:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	1:10 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/31/2026 4:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
ADO	19h 15m	9:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	4:15 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/31/2026 9:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	20h 45m	2:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
ADO	20h 40m	4:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 8/1/2026 4:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
ADO	19h 15m	9:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	4:15 PM	Mexico City	Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 8/1/2026 9:00:00 PM to Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO), Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
ADO	21h 40m	2:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	11:40 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 PM to Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
ADO	21h 30m	4:00 PM	Tapachula	Central Bus Station	1:30 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 8/1/2026 4:00:00 PM to Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Tapachula to Mexico City via Arriaga, you can save more than $49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Cristobal Colon
  
  17h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Tapachula
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Arriaga
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Cristobal Colon goes from Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 7/31/2026 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Arriaga (Mexico) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
- Cristobal Colon
  
  13h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Arriaga
  Bus Stop
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Mexico City
  Santa Martha Acatitla
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Cristobal Colon goes from Bus Stop, Arriaga (Mexico) at 7/31/2026 5:35:00 PM to Santa Martha Acatitla, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $49

Frequency of bus connections between Tapachula and Mexico City

See here how frequent the connections between Tapachula and Mexico City are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Tapachula to Mexico City. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Tapachula and Mexico City.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 131 buses from Tapachula to Mexico City, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Tapachula and Mexico City, with 14 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $48, from Cristobal Colon

Facts about the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City

Compare all providers like ADO and Cristobal Colon that travel 20 times every day by bus from Tapachula to Mexico City in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tapachula to Mexico City starting from $48!

Cheapest Bus	$48
Fastest Bus	17h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:15 PM
Latest Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	551.1 miles
Bus Companies	ADO and Cristobal Colon

Cheapest bus connections from Tapachula to Mexico City

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tapachula for Mexico City: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$101

Monday 07/27

$48

Tuesday 07/28

$48

Wednesday 07/29

$48

Thursday 07/30

$48

Friday 07/31

$48

Saturday 08/01

$101

Sunday 08/02

$101

Monday 08/03

$101

Tuesday 08/04

$119

Wednesday 08/05

$101

Thursday 08/06

$101

Friday 08/07

$101

Saturday 08/08

$101

Sunday 08/09

$101

Monday 08/10

$127

Tuesday 08/11

$122

Wednesday 08/12

$122

Thursday 08/13

$101

Friday 08/14

$101

Saturday 08/15

$125

Sunday 08/16

$101

Monday 08/17

$101

Tuesday 08/18

$119

Wednesday 08/19

$101

Thursday 08/20

$101

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Tapachula to Mexico City

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Tapachula to Mexico City, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $48, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tapachula to Mexico City. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $101.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tapachula to Mexico City, with $48. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $100.

How to save money travelling from Tapachula to Mexico City

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Tapachula to Mexico City in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Tapachula to Mexico City are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Tapachula to Mexico City

These are the most booked bus companies between Tapachula to Mexico City from our users.

Cristobal Colon from Tapachula to Mexico City

Here you will find the key facts about the Cristobal Colon bus route Tapachula to Mexico City:

Cheapest Price	$48
Fastest Bus	17h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:15 PM
Last Bus	1:15 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	7/9/2026

All bus stations and stops in Tapachula and Mexico City

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Tapachula and Mexico City.

Central Bus Station

Los Naranjos, Centro, 8

Rapidos del Sur

Novena Pte. 63

Hotel Tapachula Bus Station

9a. Calle Poniente 15B

Cristobal Colon

Avenida 16 Norte 14

Norte Bus Station

Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas

Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)

Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 200

Terminal del Sur

Av. Taxqueña 1320

Observatorio Central Bus Station

Av Río de Tacubaya 122 232

Eje Central Bus Stop

Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas & Calle Poniente 112 Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas & Calle Poniente 112

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Tapachula to Mexico City? Or which bus companies serve the route Tapachula to Mexico City? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Tapachula to Mexico City bus

How much does a Tapachula Mexico City bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $48 and takes 17h 45m to reach Mexico City. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tapachula to Mexico City?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $48 and $128. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mexico City.

On average, how many connections are available from Tapachula to Mexico City each day?

Every day, the Tapachula to Mexico City bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Tapachula to Mexico City take?

The fastest bus from Tapachula to Mexico City is offered by ADO and takes 17h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $101. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tapachula to Mexico City?

The earliest bus arriving in Mexico City from Tapachula starts at 1:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Tapachula to Mexico City?

The latest bus trip departing from Tapachula for Mexico City starts at 9:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Tapachula Mexico City route?

When traveling by bus from Tapachula to Mexico City, passengers can travel with ADO and Cristobal Colon. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Tapachula and Mexico City?

You can check all the direct connections between Tapachula and Mexico City by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ADO and Cristobal Colon.

What can I take with me on the Tapachula to Mexico City bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Tapachula Mexico City bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Tapachula Mexico City bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tapachula to Mexico City

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Tapachula and to Mexico City

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Tapachula and to Mexico City. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!