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How to get fromQuetzaltenango to Palenqueby shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Palenque by shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casasshuttle bus Quetzaltenango
    2. Take the bus from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenquebus bus San Cristobal de las Casas a Palenque
    11h 4m
    $6,945–39,945

  2. Drive  463.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Palenquecar car 463.6 km
    7h 7m
    $1,010–1,458

  3. Shuttle, bus via Palenque

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casasshuttle bus Antigua
    2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenquebus bus
    18h 38m
    $1,932–2,782

Quetzaltenango to Palenque by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,932Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536 km
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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

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

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