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There are 4 ways to get from Copán Ruinas to Palenque by car, bus, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Copán Ruinas to Gualáncar car
    2. Take the bus from Gualán to Río Dulcebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rio Dulce to Santa Elenabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flores to Palenquebus bus
    16h 44m
    $1,497–7,572

  2. Drive  680.3 km

    1. Drive from Copán Ruinas to Palenquecar car 680.3 km
    11h
    $1,715–2,477

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruins to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Palenqueshuttle bus
    15h 35m
    $3,697–8,920

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruins to Antigua Guatemalashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Comitánshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Comitán to Palenquebus bus
    22h 50m
    $3,062–8,755

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1,917Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 44m

What companies run services between Copán Ruinas, Honduras and Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Copán Ruinas to Palenque. However, you can drive to Gualán, take the bus to Río Dulce, take the bus to Santa Elena, walk to Flores, then take the bus to Palenque. Alternatively, you can drive from Copán Ruinas to Palenque in around 11h.

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