There are 3 ways to get from Cobán to Palenque by bus, car, or shuttle
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Minibus, bus
best- Take the bus from Cobán to Lanquínbus
- Take the bus from Lanquín to Floresbus
- Take the bus from Flores to Palenquebus
19h$1,771–12,071Drive 411.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Cobán to Palenquecar 411.3 km
6h 52m$896–1,294Minibus, shuttle, bus
- Take the bus from Cobán to Huehuetenangobus
- Take a shuttle bus from Huehuetenango to Comitán
- Take the bus from Comitán to Palenquebus
20h 49m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cobán to Palenque is to drive which costs $850 - $1300 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cobán to Palenque is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs $850 - $1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobán to Palenque. However, there are services departing from Cobán and arriving at Palenque via Lanquín and Flores. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.
The distance between Cobán and Palenque is 598 km. The road distance is 411.3 km.
The best way to get from Cobán to Palenque without a car is to Minibus and bus which takes 19h and costs $1700 - $13000.
It takes approximately 19h to get from Cobán to Palenque, including transfers.
Cobán to Palenque bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Cobán station.
Cobán to Palenque bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Lanquín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cobán to Palenque is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Cobán to Palenque.
There are 74+ hotels available in Palenque.
What companies run services between Cobán, Guatemala and Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Cobán to Palenque via Lanquín and Flores in around 19h.
Bus from Cobán to Lanquín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $71
Bus from Cobán to Huehuetenango
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $71
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