Cheap bus tickets from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque

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Bus from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque: Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque. Traveling by bus from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque usually takes around 8 hours and 19 minutes, but the fastest ADO bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance
68 mi (110 km)
Shortest duration
7h 40m
Cheapest price
$30.00
Trips per day
3
Most frequent service
ADO
Bus lines
1

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San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque Bus Schedule

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How much is a bus ticket from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque?

Bus tickets for a trip from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque cost $31 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque by travel date

$30$20$10OctOct

If you're planning to travel by bus from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $30 to $30. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on October 16, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Palenque this week, bus tickets are available starting at $30.

Average bus ticket prices from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque by month

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Taking the bus from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque is usually cheapest in June, when the average ticket price is only $27. If you're planning to take the bus from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque during February, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $32. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 9 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $0.11 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What bus companies travel from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque. ADO connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ADO38h 19m$30.59
  • Book ADO from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque from $30. There are 3 trips per day offered by ADO from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque and you can expect on average to pay $30.59 for a ADO ticket to Palenque. In San Cristobal de las Casas, ADO departs to Palenque from Avenida Insurgentes 66. In Palenque, ADO arrives at Palenque Bus Station.

    An average trip on ADO from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque takes 8 hours and 19 minutes, while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Palenque in 7 hours and 40 minutes.

    On weekends, ADO offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $30 for a weekend trip to Palenque.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque without transferring.

Trips per day

3

Direct trips

3

The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 19 minutes to cover the 68 miles from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

68

Distance (km)

110

The first bus leaves at 10:55 AM and the last bus leaves at 9:15 PM. To see the times for all buses from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

10:55am

Latest bus

9:15pm

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

Most crowded

Friday

Least crowded

Wednesday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in San Cristobal de las Casas?

Main departure station: Avenida Insurgentes 66

Most buses depart from the main station in San Cristobal de las Casas.

All bus stations in San Cristobal de las Casas:

  • Avenida Insurgentes 66

Where does the bus arrive in Palenque?

Main arrival station: Palenque Bus Station

All buses from San Cristobal de las Casas arrive at one main station in Palenque.

All bus stations in Palenque:

  • Palenque Bus Station

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