Bus and Coach from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen from various bus operators like ADO for the next days.

today

£100

tomorrow

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

£85

Monday

Tuesday

£100

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ADO	24h 30m	10:00	Tapachula	Central Coach Station	11:30	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station		Premium Economy	£100	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Coach Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 16/09/2026 10:00:00 to ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) arriving at 17/09/2026 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
	ADO	24h 30m	17:25	Tapachula	Central Coach Station	18:55	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station		Premium Economy	£100	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Coach Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 16/09/2026 17:25:00 to ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) arriving at 17/09/2026 18:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen via Tulum, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ADO
  
  27h 17m
  
  0
  
  11:00
  
  Tapachula
  Central Coach Station
  
  13:15
  
  Tulum
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £79
  
  A Bus from ADO goes from Central Coach Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 17/09/2026 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Tulum (Mexico) arriving at 18/09/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 15m
- ADO
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  14:17
  
  Tulum
  Coach Station
  
  15:17
  
  Playa del Carmen
  ADO Alterna Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from ADO goes from Coach Station, Tulum (Mexico) at 18/09/2026 14:17:00 to ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) arriving at 18/09/2026 15:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 1h 47m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	26h 25m	11:00	Tapachula	Central Coach Station	14:25	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	Economy	£85	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Coach Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 20/09/2026 11:00:00 to ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) arriving at 21/09/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m
ADO	24h 30m	10:00	Tapachula	Central Coach Station	11:30	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	Premium Economy	£100	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Coach Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 20/09/2026 10:00:00 to ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) arriving at 21/09/2026 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
ADO	24h 30m	17:25	Tapachula	Central Coach Station	18:55	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	Premium Economy	£100	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Coach Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 20/09/2026 17:25:00 to ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) arriving at 21/09/2026 18:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ADO	24h 30m	10:00	Tapachula	Central Coach Station	11:30	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station		Premium Economy	£100	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Coach Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 22/09/2026 10:00:00 to ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) arriving at 23/09/2026 11:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
	ADO	24h 30m	17:25	Tapachula	Central Coach Station	18:55	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station		Premium Economy	£100	A Bus from ADO goes from Central Coach Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 22/09/2026 17:25:00 to ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) arriving at 23/09/2026 18:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen via Tulum, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ADO
  
  27h 17m
  
  0
  
  11:00
  
  Tapachula
  Central Coach Station
  
  13:15
  
  Tulum
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £79
  
  A Bus from ADO goes from Central Coach Station, Tapachula (Mexico) at 17/09/2026 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Tulum (Mexico) arriving at 18/09/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 15m
- ADO
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  14:17
  
  Tulum
  Coach Station
  
  15:17
  
  Playa del Carmen
  ADO Alterna Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from ADO goes from Coach Station, Tulum (Mexico) at 18/09/2026 14:17:00 to ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) arriving at 18/09/2026 15:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 1h 47m longer, but you will save £15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen is £85 on 20/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tapachula and Playa del Carmen

See here how frequent the connections between Tapachula and Playa del Carmen are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Tapachula and Playa del Carmen.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 coaches from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tapachula and Playa del Carmen, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen

Compare all providers like ADO that travel 2 times every day by bus from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen starting from £85!

Cheapest Bus	£85
Fastest Bus	25h 30m
Earliest Coach	10:00
Latest Coach	17:25
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	840.5 km
Coach Companies	ADO

Cheapest coach connections from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Tapachula for Playa del Carmen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

£100

Thursday 17/09

Friday 18/09

Saturday 19/09

Sunday 20/09

£85

Monday 21/09

Tuesday 22/09

£100

Wednesday 23/09

£100

Thursday 24/09

Friday 25/09

Saturday 26/09

£85

Sunday 27/09

£85

Monday 28/09

£100

Tuesday 29/09

£100

Wednesday 30/09

£100

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

£85

Saturday 03/10

Sunday 04/10

Monday 05/10

£100

Tuesday 06/10

£100

Wednesday 07/10

£100

Thursday 08/10

£85

Friday 09/10

£85

Saturday 10/10

£85

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £85, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £99.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen, with £85. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £99.

How to save money travelling from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tapachula and Playa del Carmen

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Tapachula and Playa del Carmen.

Central Coach Station

Los Naranjos, Centro, 8

Rapidos del Sur

Novena Pte. 63

Hotel Tapachula Coach Station

9a. Calle Poniente 15B

Cristobal Colon

Avenida 16 Norte 14

ADO Alterna Coach Station

Calle 12 Nte Bis

Terminal ADO Turistica

Calle Quinta Avenida 141

Terminal Maritima Navega PDC

Av Benito Juárez

Playacar Hotel Riu Yucatan

Condominio Playacar, Paseo Xaman - Ha Mz 3 LT 1

Omni Puerto Aventuras Resort

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen? Or which bus companies serve the route Tapachula to Playa del Carmen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Tapachula to Playa del Carmen bus

How much does a Tapachula - Playa del Carmen coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Tapachula - Playa del Carmen bus trip is available from £85 and takes 27h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen?

The connection Tapachula to Playa del Carmen is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £85 to £100. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Tapachula - Playa del Carmen route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Playa del Carmen from Tapachula take?

The quickest coach from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen is provided by ADO and takes 25h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £100. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen?

The earliest bus to Playa del Carmen departs from Tapachula at 10:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen?

The latest bus to Playa del Carmen departs from Tapachula at 17:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Tapachula - Playa del Carmen route?

Passengers looking to travel from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen can travel with ADO. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Tapachula and Playa del Carmen?

You can check all the direct connections between Tapachula and Playa del Carmen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ADO.

What can I take with me on the bus to Playa del Carmen from Tapachula?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Tapachula Playa del Carmen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Tapachula Playa del Carmen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tapachula to Playa del Carmen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Tapachula and to Playa del Carmen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Tapachula and to Playa del Carmen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!