There are 5 ways to get from Chetumal to Palenque by bus, taxi, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus ADO • 6 h 30 min
$21 - $35
Cheapest option
Bus Viajes de Lujo • 11 h 40 min
$17
3 alternative options
Taxi • 6 h 50 min
$90 - $120
Drive • 6 h 50 min
$40 - $60
Fly • 9 h 45 min
$92 - $364
What companies run services between Chetumal, Mexico and Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico?
ADO operates a bus from Chetumal to Palenque 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21 - $35 and the journey takes 6 h 30 min. Alternatively, Interjet, Aereo Calafia and two other airlines fly from Chetumal to Palenque once daily.

- Website
- calafiaairlines.com
Flights from Chetumal to Palenque via Mexico City, Tuxtla Gutierrez
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 35 min
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $600
Flights from Chetumal to Palenque via Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 17 h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70 - $450

- Website
- interjet.com
Flights from Chetumal to Palenque via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 14 h 10 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450

- Phone
- +52 800 369 4652
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Chetumal to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx

- Phone
- +52 9831340796
Bus from Bacalar to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 50 min
- Estimated price
- $90 - $120
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Chetumal to Palenque?
The distance between Chetumal and Palenque is 405 km. The road distance is 486 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chetumal to Palenque?
The cheapest way to get from Chetumal to Palenque is to bus which costs $300 and takes 11 h 40 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Chetumal to Palenque?
The quickest way to get from Chetumal to Palenque is to bus which takes 6 h 30 min and costs $390 - $600.
Is there a direct bus between Chetumal and Palenque?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chetumal and arriving at Palenque. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 h 30 min.
How long does it take to get from Chetumal to Palenque?
The bus from Chetumal to Palenque takes 6 h 30 min including transfers and departs three times a day.