How to Travel from
Playa del Carmen to Tapachula
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico → Tapachula, Mexico
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Playa Del Carmen to Tapachula
Composite routes from Playa Del Carmen to Tapachula
Cheapest
17 h 13 min
Car
1213 km.
from $66
Other
6 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
838 km.
from $1467.77
27 h 40 min
838 km.
from $197.83
10 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
838 km.
from $1443.11
12 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
838 km.
from $1338.75
28 h 40 min
838 km.
from $106.13
Route Navigator Playa del Carmen - Tapachula
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Continue onto Calle 2 Norte Bis
Calle 2 Norte Bis, 146 м
146 м
Turn right onto Avenida 30 Norte
Avenida 30 Norte, 167 м
167 м
Turn right onto Avenida Benito Juárez
Avenida Benito Juárez, 1 km 505 м
1 km 505 м
Turn left onto Boulevard Playa del Carmen
Boulevard Playa del Carmen, 447 м
447 м
Continue onto Boulevard Playa del Carmen
Boulevard Playa del Carmen, 1 km 79 м
1 km 79 м
Turn left
6 м
6 м
Turn right onto Carretera Reforma Agraria - Puerto Juárez
Carretera Reforma Agraria - Puerto Juárez, 59 km 676 м
59 km 676 м
Keep right
92 km 721 м
92 km 721 м
Keep left onto Carretera Reforma Agraria-Puerto Juárez
Carretera Reforma Agraria-Puerto Juárez, 5 km 988 м
5 km 988 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenida Benito Juárez García
Avenida Benito Juárez García, 1 km 197 м
1 km 197 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Benito Juárez García
Avenida Benito Juárez García, 134 km 505 м
134 km 505 м
Keep right toward MEX-186
MEX-186, 51 km 866 м
51 km 866 м
Continue onto Carretera Francisco Escárcega - Chetumal
Carretera Francisco Escárcega - Chetumal, 49 km 410 м
49 km 410 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Calakmul
Avenida Calakmul, 1 km 1 м
1 km 1 м
Continue onto Carretera Francisco Escárcega - Chetumal
Carretera Francisco Escárcega - Chetumal, 151 km 689 м
151 km 689 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Justo Sierra Méndez
Avenida Justo Sierra Méndez, 1 km 921 м
1 km 921 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Solidaridad
Avenida Solidaridad, 1 km 516 м
1 km 516 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenida Solidaridad
Avenida Solidaridad, 1 km 869 м
1 km 869 м
Continue onto Carretera Villahermosa - Francisco Escárcega
Carretera Villahermosa - Francisco Escárcega, 184 km 39 м
184 km 39 м
Keep left
397 м
397 м
Turn left
74 м
74 м
Keep right onto Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc)
Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc), 73 м
73 м
Turn slight right onto Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc)
Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc), 22 km 701 м
22 km 701 м
Turn right onto Calzada Lázaro Cárdenas
Calzada Lázaro Cárdenas, 1 km 834 м
1 km 834 м
Turn right onto Calzada Lázaro Cárdenas
Calzada Lázaro Cárdenas, 4 km 172 м
4 km 172 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc)
Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc), 445 м
445 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc)
Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc), 116 km 760 м
116 km 760 м
Turn right onto Internaciónal
Internaciónal, 25 м
25 м
Turn right onto Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc)
Carretera Catazajá - Tramo Carretero (Tuxtla Gtz. - Cd. Cuauhtémoc), 217 м
217 м
Keep left onto Tercera Calle Poniente Norte
Tercera Calle Poniente Norte, 1 km 523 м
1 km 523 м
Turn left onto Avenida Central Poniente
Avenida Central Poniente, 1 km 523 м
1 km 523 м
Turn right onto Calle Tercera Oriente Sur
Calle Tercera Oriente Sur, 1 km 980 м
1 km 980 м
Keep left onto Camino a Altamirano
Camino a Altamirano, 2 km 597 м
2 km 597 м
Keep right onto Carretera La Traya - Suschila
Carretera La Traya - Suschila, 7 km 886 м
7 km 886 м
Turn right
21 km 693 м
21 km 693 м
Turn right onto Avenida 20 de Noviembre
Avenida 20 de Noviembre, 67 km 651 м
67 km 651 м
Turn left onto Periférico
Periférico, 5 km 672 м
5 km 672 м
Continue onto Periférico
Periférico, 3 km 174 м
3 km 174 м
Turn left onto Carretera Internacional a Huixtla
Carretera Internacional a Huixtla, 74 km 416 м
74 km 416 м
Keep right onto Carretera Huixtla - El Jocote
Carretera Huixtla - El Jocote, 70 km 646 м
70 km 646 м
Turn sharp left
162 м
162 м
Turn right
258 м
258 м
Turn left onto Carretera Huixtla - El Jocote
Carretera Huixtla - El Jocote, 10 km 459 м
10 km 459 м
Keep left
2 km 84 м
2 km 84 м
Turn right
2 km 521 м
2 km 521 м
Turn slight left onto Carretera Huixtla - El Jocote
Carretera Huixtla - El Jocote, 34 km 966 м
34 km 966 м
Keep right onto Tapachula
Tapachula, 38 km 433 м
38 km 433 м
Keep right
174 м
174 м
Keep right
1 km 713 м
1 km 713 м
Turn slight right onto Calle Central Poniente
Calle Central Poniente, 1 km 372 м
1 km 372 м
Turn left onto 11a Avenida Norte
11a Avenida Norte, 122 м
122 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 5
AA
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
1h 35m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$65.22–$597.83
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula?
The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula is to bus via Huixtla which costs $86.96 - $206.52 and takes 28h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula?
The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $815.22 - $2717.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and Tapachula?
No, there is no direct bus from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula. However, there are services departing from Playa del Carmen Alterna and arriving at Tapachula via Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.
How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula?
The distance between Playa del Carmen and Tapachula is 976 km. The road distance is 1280 km.
How do I travel from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula without a car?
The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula without a car is to bus which takes 27h 40m and costs $86.96 - $217.39 .
How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula?
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Playa del Carmen to Tapachula bus from?
Playa del Carmen to Tapachula bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Playa del Carmen Alterna station.
Bus or fly from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula?
The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $815.22 - $2717.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $217.39 and takes 27h 40m.
Where does the Playa del Carmen to Tapachula bus arrive?
Playa del Carmen to Tapachula bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún station.
What is the time difference between Playa del Carmen and Tapachula?
Tapachula is 1h behind Playa del Carmen. It is currently 00:59 in Playa del Carmen and 23:59 in Tapachula.
Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula?
Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Tapachula is 1280 km. It takes approximately 17h 16m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula.
Where can I stay near Tapachula?
There are 29+ hotels available in Tapachula. Prices start at $1 per night.
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