Bus Xalapa to Cárdenas: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Xalapa to Cárdenas

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Xalapa to Cárdenas from various bus operators like ADO for the next days.

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$70

Sunday

$70

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ADO	7h 40m	11:30 PM	Xalapa	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station		Economy	$70	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Xalapa (Mexico) at 5/5/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 5/6/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ADO	8h 0m	11:50 AM	Xalapa	Central Bus Station	7:50 PM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station		Economy	$70	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Xalapa (Mexico) at 5/9/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
	ADO	10h 10m	8:15 PM	Xalapa	Central Bus Station	6:25 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station		Economy	$70	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Xalapa (Mexico) at 5/9/2026 8:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Xalapa to Cárdenas via Coatzacoalcos, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ADO
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Xalapa
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:35 AM
  
  Coatzacoalcos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Xalapa (Mexico) at 5/9/2026 11:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Coatzacoalcos (Mexico) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
- ADO
  
  1h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Coatzacoalcos
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Cárdenas
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Coatzacoalcos (Mexico) at 5/10/2026 7:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 5/10/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ADO	8h 0m	11:50 AM	Xalapa	Central Bus Station	7:50 PM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station		Economy	$70	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Xalapa (Mexico) at 5/10/2026 11:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
	ADO	7h 40m	11:30 PM	Xalapa	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station		Economy	$70	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Xalapa (Mexico) at 5/10/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Xalapa to Cárdenas via Coatzacoalcos, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ADO
  
  9h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:45 PM
  
  Xalapa
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:35 AM
  
  Coatzacoalcos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Xalapa (Mexico) at 5/11/2026 8:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Coatzacoalcos (Mexico) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
- ADO
  
  1h 50m
  
  0
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Coatzacoalcos
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:55 AM
  
  Cárdenas
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from ADO goes from Central Bus Station, Coatzacoalcos (Mexico) at 5/12/2026 4:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 5/12/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Xalapa to Cárdenas is $70 on 5/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Xalapa and Cárdenas

See here how frequent the connections between Xalapa and Cárdenas are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Xalapa to Cárdenas. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Xalapa and Cárdenas.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 4 buses from Xalapa to Cárdenas, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Xalapa and Cárdenas, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Xalapa to Cárdenas

Compare all providers like ADO that travel 2 times every day by bus from Xalapa to Cárdenas in one click! Book your bus ticket from Xalapa to Cárdenas starting from $70!

Cheapest Bus	$70
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	11:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	254.5 miles
Bus Companies	ADO

Cheapest bus connections from Xalapa to Cárdenas

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Xalapa for Cárdenas: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$70

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

$70

Sunday 05/10

$70

Monday 05/11

Tuesday 05/12

$72

Wednesday 05/13

$72

Thursday 05/14

$72

Friday 05/15

$72

Saturday 05/16

$70

Sunday 05/17

$70

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

$72

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

$72

Friday 05/22

$70

Saturday 05/23

$70

Sunday 05/24

Monday 05/25

$72

Tuesday 05/26

$72

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

$70

Friday 05/29

$70

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Xalapa to Cárdenas

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

With a price starting from $69, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Xalapa to Cárdenas. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $70.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Xalapa to Cárdenas, with $70. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $70.

How to save money travelling from Xalapa to Cárdenas

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 Xalapa to Cárdenas 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 Xalapa to Cárdenas, 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 Xalapa to Cárdenas are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Xalapa and Cárdenas

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Xalapa and Cárdenas.

Central Bus Station

Av 20 de Noviembre Oriente 271

Palacio Judicial Bus Stop

Calle Lázaro Cárdenas 439

Soriana Híper Xalapa

Central Bus Station

Av de La Central 151

Service and Comfort on the bus from Xalapa to Cárdenas

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

FAQs about the Xalapa to Cárdenas bus

How much does a Xalapa Cárdenas bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $70 and takes 8h 0m to reach Cárdenas. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Xalapa to Cárdenas?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $70 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cárdenas.

On average, how many connections are available from Xalapa to Cárdenas each day?

Every day, the Xalapa to Cárdenas 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 Xalapa to Cárdenas take?

The fastest bus from Xalapa to Cárdenas is offered by ADO and takes 7h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $70. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Xalapa to Cárdenas?

The earliest bus arriving in Cárdenas from Xalapa starts at 11:30 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 Xalapa to Cárdenas?

The latest bus trip departing from Xalapa for Cárdenas starts at 11:30 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 Xalapa Cárdenas route?

When traveling by bus from Xalapa to Cárdenas, 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 Xalapa and Cárdenas?

You can check all the direct connections between Xalapa and Cárdenas 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 Xalapa to Cárdenas 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 Xalapa Cárdenas 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 Xalapa Cárdenas 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 Xalapa to Cárdenas on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Xalapa to Cárdenas?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Xalapa to Cárdenas

Economy

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

More bus routes to Xalapa and to Cárdenas

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