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How to get fromPalenque to Lake Atitlánby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Palenque to Lake Atitlán by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palenque to San Cristobal de las Casasbus bus Palenque a San Cristóbal de las Casas
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachelbus bus
    11h 23m
    $379–2,173

  2. Drive 510.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palenque to Lake Atitláncar car 510.9 km
    8h
    $62–89

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Comitánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Comitán to Panajachelbus bus
    17h 39m
    $83–127

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Comitánbus bus 4 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Comitán to Panajachelshuttle bus Panajachel
    19h 29m
    $122–149

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Map of how to get from Palenque to Lake Atitlán.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 583.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Palenque to Lake Atitlán via San Cristobal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Panajachel in around 11h 23m.

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