Bus Playa del Carmen to Tapachula: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula from various bus operators like ADO for the next days.

today

from $102

tomorrow

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

from $118

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

ADO

23h 10m

0

1:00 PM

Playa del Carmen
ADO Alterna Bus Station

12:10 PM

Tapachula
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$102

A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 5/24/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) arriving at 5/25/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
ADO

22h 35m

0

11:35 AM

Playa del Carmen
ADO Alterna Bus Station

10:10 AM

Tapachula
Central Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

$117

A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 5/24/2025 11:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) arriving at 5/25/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
ADO

22h 30m

0

6:00 PM

Playa del Carmen
ADO Alterna Bus Station

4:30 PM

Tapachula
Central Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

$117

A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 5/24/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) arriving at 5/25/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person

ADO

22h 45m

0

11:30 AM

Playa del Carmen
ADO Alterna Bus Station

10:15 AM

Tapachula
Central Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

$118

A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 5/29/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) arriving at 5/30/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
ADO

22h 30m

0

6:00 PM

Playa del Carmen
ADO Alterna Bus Station

4:30 PM

Tapachula
Central Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

$118

A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 5/29/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tapachula (Mexico) arriving at 5/30/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula via Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CS, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ClickBus MX
  
  25h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Playa del Carmen
  ADO Alterna Bus Station
  
  9:35 AM
  
  Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $84
  
  A Bus from ClickBus MX goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 5/26/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CS (Mexico) arriving at 5/27/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
- Busbud
  
  7h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CS
  Terminal de Transferencia
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Tapachula
  Rapidos del Sur
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Terminal de Transferencia, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CS (Mexico) at 5/27/2025 10:30:00 AM to Rapidos del Sur, Tapachula (Mexico) arriving at 5/27/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $19

Frequency of bus connections between Playa del Carmen and Tapachula

See here how frequent the connections between Playa del Carmen and Tapachula are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Playa del Carmen and Tapachula.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 2 buses from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Playa del Carmen and Tapachula, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula

Compare all providers like ADO that travel 2 times every day by bus from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula in one click! Book your bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula starting from $102!

Cheapest Bus	$102
Fastest Bus	22h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:35 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	522.4 miles
Bus Companies	ADO

Cheapest bus connections from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Playa del Carmen for Tapachula: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/25/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/18

Monday 05/19

Tuesday 05/20

Wednesday 05/21

Thursday 05/22

Friday 05/23

Saturday 05/24

$98

Sunday 05/25

Monday 05/26

$98

Tuesday 05/27

$98

Wednesday 05/28

Thursday 05/29

$118

Friday 05/30

Saturday 05/31

$98

Sunday 06/01

Monday 06/02

Tuesday 06/03

Wednesday 06/04

Thursday 06/05

Friday 06/06

Saturday 06/07

Sunday 06/08

Monday 06/09

Tuesday 06/10

Wednesday 06/11

Thursday 06/12

Friday 06/13

Saturday 06/14

The cheapest time to travel from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula

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

With a price starting from $102, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $117.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula, with $101. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $117.

How to save money travelling from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula

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 Playa del Carmen to Tapachula 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 Playa del Carmen to Tapachula, 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 Playa del Carmen to Tapachula are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Playa del Carmen and Tapachula

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Playa del Carmen and Tapachula.

ADO Alterna Bus Station

Calle 12 Nte Bis

Terminal ADO Turistica

Calle Quinta Avenida 141

Terminal Maritima Navega PDC

Av Benito Juárez

Playacar Hotel Riu Yucatan

Condominio Playacar, Paseo Xaman - Ha Mz 3 LT 1

Omni Puerto Aventuras Resort

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula

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

FAQs about the Playa del Carmen to Tapachula bus

How much does a Playa del Carmen Tapachula bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $102 and takes 23h 10m to reach Tapachula. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $102 and $118. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tapachula.

On average, how many connections are available from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula each day?

Every day, the Playa del Carmen to Tapachula bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula take?

The fastest bus from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula is offered by ADO and takes 22h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $117. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula?

The earliest bus arriving in Tapachula from Playa del Carmen starts at 11:35 AM. 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 Playa del Carmen to Tapachula?

The latest bus trip departing from Playa del Carmen for Tapachula starts at 6:00 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 Playa del Carmen Tapachula route?

When traveling by bus from Playa del Carmen to Tapachula, passengers can travel with ADO. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and Tapachula?

You can check all the direct connections between Playa del Carmen and Tapachula 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.

What can I take with me on the Playa del Carmen to Tapachula 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 Playa del Carmen Tapachula 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 Playa del Carmen Tapachula 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 Playa del Carmen to Tapachula on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Playa del Carmen to Tapachula

Economy

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

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Playa del Carmen and to Tapachula

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