There are 5 ways to get from Palenque to Sumidero Canyon by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Palenque to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
6h 9m$370–566Drive 247.3 km
- Drive from Palenque to Sumidero Canyoncar 247.3 km
4h 3m$470–679Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palenque to Sumidero Canyontaxi 247.3 km
4h 3m$2,700–3,200Bus via Tuxtla Gutiérrez
- Take the bus from Palenque to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
7h 9m$645–1,295Bus via Palenque
- Take the bus from Palenque to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus Via Chetumal
7h 39m$689–969
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palenque to Sumidero Canyon is to bus which costs $370 - $600 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Palenque to Sumidero Canyon is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $470 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Palenque to Sumidero Canyon. However, there are services departing from Palenque and arriving at Tuxtla Gutiérrez via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Palenque and Sumidero Canyon is 272 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Palenque to Sumidero Canyon without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Palenque to Sumidero Canyon, including transfers.
Palenque to Sumidero Canyon bus services, operated by Autobuses Aexa, depart from Palenque station.
Palenque to Sumidero Canyon bus services, operated by Autobuses Aexa, arrive at Tuxtla Gutiérrez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palenque to Sumidero Canyon is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Palenque to Sumidero Canyon.
There are 132+ hotels available in Sumidero Canyon.
What companies run services between Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico and Sumidero Canyon, Mexico?
Autobuses Aexa operates a bus from Palenque to Tuxtla Gutiérrez 4 times a day. Tickets cost $240–400 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- +52 961 638 5018
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobuses Aexa
Bus from Palenque to Tuxtla Gutiérrez
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $240–400
- Schedules at
- Autobuses Aexa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- $2,700–3,200
Radio Taxis Maya Pakal
- Phone
- +52 916 345 01 12
Taxi Palenque Tierra Maya
- Phone
- +52 916 127 54 00
Taxi Seguro Palenque
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