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How to get fromPalenque to Yaxchilánby train, taxi, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palenque to Yaxchilán by train, taxi, shuttle, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque to Estación Tren Maya Boca del Cerrotrain train Palenque
    2. Take the taxi from Estación Tren Maya Boca del Cerro to Yaxchilántaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $2,679–3,956

  2. Drive 300.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palenque to Yaxchiláncar car 300.9 km
    6h 16m
    $536–774

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Palenque to Floresshuttle bus Flores
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Bethelshuttle bus Bp8
    13h 1m
    $1,891–1,921

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Map of how to get from Palenque to Yaxchilán.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 288.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a shuttle from Palenque to Yaxchilán via Flores and Bethel in around 13h 1m.

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