Rome2Rio

How to get fromYucatán to Palenqueby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to Palenque

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Yucatán to Palenque by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Palenquetrain train Cancún
    7h 42m
    $819–3,022

  2. Bus #3

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merida to Emiliano Zapatabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Emiliano Zapata to Palenquebus bus
    10h 13m
    $795–1,154

  3. Bus via Campeche

    1. Take the bus from Merida to Campechebus bus Mérida a Campeche
    2. Take the bus from Campeche to Palenquebus bus Campeche a Palenque
    7h 50m
    $12,726–95,308

  4. Drive 530.1 km

    1. Drive from Mérida to Palenquecar car 530.1 km
    7h 4m
    $945–1,365

  5. Bus to Mérida International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from R117 C-58 x 69 x 71 Col. Centro_291 to C-127 x 92 Col. Emiliano Zapata Sur_2000bus bus
    2. Fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)plane plane MID - VSA
    3. Take the bus from Villahermosa Airport to Palenquebus bus
    7h 45m
    $1,522–4,872

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merida to Palenquebus bus Mérida a Palenque
    9h 8m
    $9,512–95,012

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to Palenquebus bus
    10h 10m
    $1,012–1,612

  8. Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Valladolid to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)plane plane CUN - VSA
    3. Take the bus from Villahermosa Airport to Palenquebus bus
    8h 45m
    $4,451–18,811

Yucatán to Palenque by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$12,726Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yucatán to Palenque.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 536.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Palenque once daily. Tickets cost $550–2,700 and the journey takes 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merida to Palenque via Campeche in around 7h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers