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How to get fromPalenque to Lago de Atitlánby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palenque to Lago de Atitlán by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle via Quetzaltenango

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palenque to San Cristobal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenangoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelshuttle bus
    12h 31m
    $405–2,330

  2. Drive  508.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palenque to San Marcos La Lagunacar car 508.9 km
    7h 52m
    $62–89

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Palenque to Floresshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane FRS - GUA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    13h 35m
    $193–420

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelshuttle bus San Cristóbal de las Casas
    22h 5m
    $96–133

  5. Bus, shuttle #2

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Comitánbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Comitán to Panajachelshuttle bus Panajachel
    17h 19m
    $85–126

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Palenque to Lago de Atitlán. However, you can take the bus to San Cristobal de las Casas, walk to San Cristóbal de las Casas, take the shuttle to Quetzaltenango, then take the shuttle to Panajachel. Alternatively, you can drive from Palenque to San Marcos La Laguna in around 7h 52m.

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