What is the cheapest way to get from Chetumal to Palenque?

The cheapest way to get from Chetumal to Palenque is to bus via Bacalar which costs $600 - $1300 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chetumal to Palenque?

The fastest way to get from Chetumal to Palenque is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $850 - $1300.

Is there a direct bus between Chetumal and Palenque?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chetumal and arriving at Palenque. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Chetumal to Palenque?

The distance between Chetumal and Palenque is 483 km. The road distance is 485.3 km.

How do I travel from Chetumal to Palenque without a car?

The best way to get from Chetumal to Palenque without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $550 - $1700.

How long does it take to get from Chetumal to Palenque?

The bus from Chetumal to Palenque takes 7h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Chetumal to Palenque bus from?

Chetumal to Palenque bus services, operated by Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), depart from Chetumal station.

Train, bus or fly from Chetumal to Palenque?

The best way to get from Chetumal to Palenque is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $550 - $1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $3300 and takes 8h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $1900 - $7500 and takes 28h 11m.

Where does the Chetumal to Palenque bus arrive?

Chetumal to Palenque bus services, operated by Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), arrive at Palenque station.

What is the time difference between Chetumal and Palenque?

Palenque is 1h behind Chetumal. It is currently 11:08 AM in Chetumal and 10:08 AM in Palenque.

Can I drive from Chetumal to Palenque?

Yes, the driving distance between Chetumal to Palenque is 485 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Chetumal to Palenque.

Where can I stay near Palenque?

There are 80+ hotels available in Palenque.

Chetumal to Palenque - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chetumal to Palenque by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chetumal to Palenquebus
7h 45m
$550–1,700
Train
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Escárcegatrain Chetumal
2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Escárcega to Estación Tren Maya Palenquetrain Cancún
8h 24m
$720–3,273
Drive 485.3 km
1. Drive from Chetumal to Palenquecar 485.3 km
6h 30m
$879–1,270
Fly to Palenque International Airport
1. Fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Palenque International Airport (PQM)plane CTM - PQM
28h 11m
$1,991–7,347
Bus via Bacalar
1. Take the bus from Bacalar to Palenquebus
11h 50m
$640–1,231
Fly to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)plane CTM - VSA
2. Take the bus from Villahermosa Airport to Palenquebus
8h 54m
$2,936–7,227

Chetumal to Palenque by bus

49Weekly Buses

7h 45mAverage Duration

$550Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 483 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Chetumal, Mexico and Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico?

Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC) operates a bus from Chetumal to Palenque 4 times a day. Tickets cost $800–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Palenque via Estación Tren Maya Escárcega and Estación Tren Maya Palenque in around 8h 24m.

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