What is the cheapest way to get from Managua to Tapachula?

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Tapachula is to bus which costs $1300 - $2000 and takes 27h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Managua to Tapachula?

The fastest way to get from Managua to Tapachula is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 4m and costs $3300 - $12000.

Is there a direct bus between Managua and Tapachula?

No, there is no direct bus from Managua to Tapachula. However, there are services departing from Managua and arriving at Tapachula via San Benito, La Libertad and San Salvador. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

How far is it from Managua to Tapachula?

The distance between Managua and Tapachula is 847 km. The road distance is 944.3 km.

How do I travel from Managua to Tapachula without a car?

The best way to get from Managua to Tapachula without a car is to shuttle which takes 17h 7m and costs $3400 - $4600.

How long does it take to get from Managua to Tapachula?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Managua to Tapachula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Managua to Tapachula bus from?

Managua to Tapachula bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, depart from Managua station.

Bus or fly from Managua to Tapachula?

The best way to get from Managua to Tapachula is to fly which takes 10h 46m and costs $9000 - $20000. Alternatively, you can bus via Somotillo, which costs and takes 22h 21m.

Where does the Managua to Tapachula bus arrive?

Managua to Tapachula bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, arrive at San Salvador station.

Can I drive from Managua to Tapachula?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Tapachula is 944 km. It takes approximately 13h 56m to drive from Managua to Tapachula.

Where can I stay near Tapachula?

There are 42+ hotels available in Tapachula.

Managua to Tapachula - 9 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Managua to Tapachula by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane MGA - GUA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachulashuttle
9h 4m
$3,373–11,934
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua to San Salvadorbus San Salvador
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus Tapachula / ...
27h 5m
$1,308–1,949
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaulebus
2. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Terminal San Benito - CCAbus Mga
3. Take the bus from San Benito to Santa Anabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachelbus
5. Take the bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenangobus
6. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Tapachulacar
20h 37m
Drive 944.3 km
1. Drive from Managua to Tapachulacar 944.3 km
13h 56m
$2,001–2,891
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to Antigua Guatemalashuttle Antigua Guatemala
2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachulashuttle Antigua / ...
17h 7m
$3,465–4,525
Fly to Tapachula International Airport
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane MGA - TAP
10h 46m
$9,083–19,143
Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane MGA - SAL
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Antigua Guatemalashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachulashuttle
11h 56m
$10,254–16,314
Bus via Somotillo
1. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaulebus
2. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Terminal San Benito - CCAbus Mga
3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
22h 21m
Bus via Guatemala City
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal San Carlos - Ticabusbus Mga
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Guatemala Aguilar Batresbus
3. Take the bus from Guatemana Aguilar Batres to Tapachulabus
31h 10m
$1,316–1,965

Managua Airport (MGA) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

15Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

$837Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Managua to Tapachula.

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Distance: 846.7 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Tapachula, Mexico?

You can take a shuttle from Managua to Tapachula via Antigua Guatemala and Antigua Guatemala in around 17h 7m. Alternatively, Aeroméxico flies from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 3 times a week.

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