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How to get fromPlacencia to Copán Ruinasby ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Placencia to Copán Ruinas by ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Placencia to Puerto Cortesferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Cortes to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Copán Ruinasbus bus
    11h 25m
    $96–99

  2. Drive 397.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Placencia to Copán Ruinascar car 397.7 km
    9h 46m
    $83–120

  3. Ferry, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Big Creek to Puerto Cortesferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Cortes to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Copan Ruinsshuttle bus
    10h 19m

  4. Bus, Boat, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Placencia to Punta Gordabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Punta Gorda Municipal Pier to Rio Dulceferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Río Dulce to Los Amatesbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Quiriguá to Copán Ruinasshuttle bus
    16h 44m

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Placencia to Puerto Cortescar car
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Cortes to Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to Copán Ruinasbus bus
    14h 53m
    $94–133

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 338.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Placencia, Belize and Copán Ruinas, Honduras?

There is no direct connection from Placencia to Copán Ruinas. However, you can take the ferry to Puerto Cortes, take the taxi to Puerto Cortes, take the bus to Terminal Metropolitana de Buses, then take the bus to Copán Ruinas. Alternatively, you can drive from Placencia to Copán Ruinas in around 9h 46m.

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