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How to get fromGuatemala to Palenqueby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Guatemala to Palenque by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via San Benito

    best
    1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus Guatemala
    2. Take the bus from Flores to Palenquebus bus Flores
    12h 20m
    $1,759–7,309

  2. Drive  568.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guatemala City to Palenquecar car 568.3 km
    9h 57m
    $1,233–1,781

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Palenqueshuttle bus
    12h 22m
    $3,064–4,064

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to San Cristóbal de las Casasshuttle bus San Cristóbal de las Casas
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenquebus bus
    23h 9m
    $2,533–3,383

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Floresbus bus Flores
    2. Take the bus from Flores to Palenquebus bus Flores
    19h
    $1,939–14,507

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1,964Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 715.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Guatemala City to Palenque via Flores - Santa Elena and Flores in around 12h 20m.

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