There are 8 ways to get from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chetumal to Palenquebus
7h 53m$1,049–1,994Train
cheapest- Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Escárcegatrain Chetumal
- Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Escárcega to Estación Tren Maya Palenquetrain Cancún
8h 25m$725–3,273Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chetumal-CTM to Palenque484 km
6h 32mDrive 484 km
- Drive from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenquecar 484 km
6h 32m$857–1,237Fly to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)plane CTM - VSA
- Take the bus from Villahermosa Airport to Palenquebus
8h 25m$4,028–9,909Bus #2
- Take the bus from Chetumal to Palenquebus
7h 53m$799–1,994Bus via Chetumal
- Take the bus from Chetumal to Palenquebus Via Chetumal
7h 54m$1,258–1,764Fly to Palenque International Airport
- Fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Palenque International Airport (PQM)plane CTM - PQM
25h 34m$1,866–5,700
Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque is to drive which costs $850 - $1300 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs $850 - $1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque. However, there are services departing from Chetumal and arriving at Palenque via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque. However, there are services departing from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Palenque via Estación Tren Maya Escárcega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Chetumal Airport (CTM) and Palenque is 489 km. The road distance is 484 km.
The best way to get from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $1000 - $2000.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque, including transfers.
Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque bus services, operated by Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), depart from Chetumal station.
Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto station.
The best way to get from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $1000 - $2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $3300 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $1800 - $6000 and takes 25h 34m.
What companies run services between Chetumal Airport (CTM), Mexico and Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico?
Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC) operates a bus from Chetumal to Palenque twice daily. Tickets cost $800–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 45m. 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 25m.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Chetumal International Airport to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,900–11,000
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Chetumal International Airport to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,100–11,000
- Website
- mexicana.gob.mx
Flights from Chetumal International Airport to Palenque International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
- Phone
- +52 559 771 1000
- Website
- Booking Tren Maya
Train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Escárcega
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–1,700
- Website
- Booking Tren Maya
- Special Tourist (INAPAM)
- $320–420
- Local Tourist
- $400–550
- National Tourist
- $600–800
- International Tourist
- $800–1,100
- National Premier
- $950–1,300
- International Premier
- $1,300–1,700
Train from Estación Tren Maya Escárcega to Estación Tren Maya Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
- Website
- Booking Tren Maya
- Special Tourist (INAPAM)
- $310–370
- Local Tourist
- $380–460
- National Tourist
- $550–700
- International Tourist
- $750–950
- National Premier
- $900–1,100
- International Premier
- $1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Chetumal to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Chetumal to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Villahermosa Airport to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $310–460
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Chetumal to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,400
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Chetumal to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,400
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Chetumal to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chetumal-CTM to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque bus services, operated by Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), arrive at Palenque station.
Palenque is 1h behind Chetumal Airport (CTM). It is currently 1:56 PM in Chetumal Airport (CTM) and 12:56 PM in Palenque.
Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Escárcega station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque is 484 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to Palenque.
There are 76+ hotels available in Palenque.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chetumal Airport (CTM) and Palenque. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















