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

The cheapest way to get from Tampico to Tapachula is to bus via Mexico City which costs $1900 - $2700 and takes 21h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tampico to Tapachula is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $2700 - $11000.

Is there a direct bus between Tampico and Tapachula?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampico to Tapachula. However, there are services departing from Tampico Ejército and arriving at Tapachula via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and Politécnico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.

How far is it from Tampico to Tapachula?

The distance between Tampico and Tapachula is 1034 km. The road distance is 1193.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Tampico to Tapachula without a car is to bus via Mexico City which takes 21h 39m and costs $1900 - $2700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Tampico to Tapachula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampico to Tapachula bus from?

Tampico to Tapachula bus services, operated by ETN Turistar, depart from Tampico Ejército station.

Bus or fly from Tampico to Tapachula?

The best way to get from Tampico to Tapachula is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $2700 - $11000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $1900 - $2700 and takes 21h 39m.

Where does the Tampico to Tapachula bus arrive?

Tampico to Tapachula bus services, operated by ETN Turistar, arrive at Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

Can I drive from Tampico to Tapachula?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampico to Tapachula is 1193 km. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Tampico to Tapachula.

Where can I stay near Tapachula?

There are 41+ hotels available in Tapachula.

Tampico to Tapachula - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tampico to Tapachula by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane TAM - TAP
6h 12m
$2,737–10,344
Bus via Mexico City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tampico Ejército to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus
21h 39m
$1,929–2,653
Drive 1,193.3 km
1. Drive from Tampico to Tapachulacar 1,193.3 km
15h 54m
$2,195–3,170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampico to Veracruzbus
2. Take the bus from Veracruz to Tapachulabus
23h 17m
$2,656–4,192

Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

28Weekly Planes

8h 13mAverage Duration

$2,154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,034.3 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Tampico, Mexico and Tapachula, Mexico?

Aeroméxico, Aerus, and Viva Aerobus fly from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampico Ejército to Tapachula via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Diana, and Politécnico in around 21h 39m.

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