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How to get fromTapachula to Palenqueby bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tapachula to Palenque by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Palenquebus bus
    12h 35m
    $652–1,755

  2. Drive 455.9 km

    1. Drive from Tapachula to Palenquecar car 455.9 km
    6h 54m
    $848–1,225

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)plane plane TAP - VSA
    2. Take the bus from Villahermosa Airport to Palenquebus bus
    10h 25m
    $3,920–8,826

  4. Bus via Comitán

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Comitánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Comitán to Palenquebus bus 4 / ...
    17h 26m
    $1,425–2,615

  5. Bus via Comitán #2

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Comitánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Comitán to Palenquebus bus
    17h 51m
    $1,325–2,815

Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,759Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Tapachula to Palenque via Tuxtla Gutiérrez in around 12h 35m.

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