The average bus between Tapachula and Tulum takes 28h 4m and the fastest bus takes 26h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tapachula to Tulum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Tapachula and Tulum. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tapachula is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Tulum at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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30h 17m • 1 change
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30h 17m • 1 change
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27h 52m • 1 change
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30h 17m • 1 change
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27h 52m • 1 change
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30h 17m • 1 change
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27h 52m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Tapachula to Tulum. However, there are services departing from Tapachula station and arriving at Tulum station via Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 4m.
Tapachula to Tulum bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Tapachula station.
Tapachula to Tulum bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum station.
The distance between Tapachula and Tulum is 778.7 km. The road distance is 1,508 km.
You can take a bus from Tapachula to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum via Playa del Carmen Alterna in around 26h 6m.