There are 3 ways to get from Semuc Champey to Palenque by bus, car, or shuttle
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 Lanquín to Floresbus Flores
- Take the bus from Flores to Palenquebus Flores
16h 19m$1,866–12,196Drive 454.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Semuc Champey to Palenquecar 454.8 km
7h 27m$987–1,425Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Lanquin to FloresFlores
- Take a shuttle bus from Flores to PalenqueFlores
17h$1,474–1,916
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Semuc Champey to Palenque is to drive which costs $950 - $1500 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Semuc Champey to Palenque is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs $950 - $1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Semuc Champey to Palenque. However, there are services departing from Lanquín and arriving at Palenque via Flores. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
The distance between Semuc Champey and Palenque is 546 km. The road distance is 454.8 km.
The best way to get from Semuc Champey to Palenque without a car is to bus which takes 16h 19m and costs $1800 - $13000.
It takes approximately 16h 19m to get from Semuc Champey to Palenque, including transfers.
Semuc Champey to Palenque bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), depart from Lanquín station.
Semuc Champey to Palenque bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), arrive at Flores station.
Yes, the driving distance between Semuc Champey to Palenque is 455 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Semuc Champey to Palenque.
There are 74+ hotels available in Palenque.
What companies run services between Semuc Champey, Guatemala and Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico?
You can take a vehicle from Semuc Champey to Palenque via Lanquín and Flores in around 16h 19m.
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- Website
- MayanOz
Bus from Lanquín to Flores
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–5,500
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $4,300–5,500
Bus from Flores to Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $950–6,500
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $5,000–6,500
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