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

The cheapest way to get from Managua to Tapachula is to bus via Guatemala City which costs $1200 - $2600 and takes 31h 20m.

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 1m and costs $3600 - $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 Terminal Managua - CCA and arriving at Tapachula via Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus and Guatemana Aguilar Batres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.

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 $3600 - $4800.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m 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 Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Terminal Managua - CCA station.

Bus or fly from Managua to Tapachula?

The best way to get from Managua to Tapachula is to fly which takes 9h 35m and costs $10000 - $18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 21m.

Where does the Managua to Tapachula bus arrive?

Managua to Tapachula bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus station.

Can I drive from Managua to Tapachula?

Yes, the driving distance between Managua to Tapachula is 944 km. It takes approximately 13h 53m to drive from Managua to Tapachula.

Where can I stay near Tapachula?

There are 52+ hotels available in Tapachula.

Managua to Tapachula - 8 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 8 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)MGA - GUA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachula
9h 1m
$3,627–11,078
Bus via Guatemala City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal San Carlos - TicabusMga / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Guatemala Aguilar Batres
3. Take the bus from Guatemana Aguilar Batres to Tapachula
31h 20m
$1,244–2,535
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaule
2. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Terminal San Benito - CCAMga
3. Take the bus from San Benito to Santa Ana
4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachel
5. Take the bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenango
6. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Tapachula
20h 37m
Drive 944.3 km
1. Drive from Managua to Tapachula944.3 km
13h 53m
$2,085–3,012
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to Antigua GuatemalaAntigua Guatemala
2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to TapachulaAntigua / ...
17h 7m
$3,612–4,762
Fly to Tapachula International Airport
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)MGA - TAP
9h 35m
$10,616–17,176
Fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)MGA - SAL
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Antigua Guatemala
3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachula
11h 56m
$10,691–16,641
Bus
1. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaule
2. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Terminal San Benito - CCAMga
3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachula
22h 21m

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

12Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Managua to Tapachula.

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Distance: 846.8 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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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