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Cancún to Palenque Bus Schedule
Bus from Cancún to Palenque: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Cancún to Palenque. Traveling by bus from Cancún to Palenque usually takes around 15 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest AU bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 419 mi (675 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $69.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | AU |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Cancún to Palenque?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Cancún to Palenque that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, AU usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
Book ADO from Cancún to Palenque from $88. Typically there is one ADO schedule per day from Cancún to Palenque and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Palenque. In Cancún, ADO departs to Palenque from ADO Bus Station . In Palenque, ADO arrives at Palenque Bus Station .
An average trip on ADO from Cancún to Palenque takes 15 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Palenque.
Book AU from Cancún to Palenque from $69. There are 2 trips per day offered by AU from Cancún to Palenque and you can expect on average to pay for a AU ticket to Palenque. In Cancún, AU departs to Palenque from ADO Bus Station . In Palenque, AU arrives at Palenque Bus Station .
An average trip on AU from Cancún to Palenque takes 15 hours and 27 minutes , while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Palenque in 15 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, AU offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Palenque.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cancún to Palenque
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 419 miles from Cancún to Palenque. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 20 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Palenque at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Cancún to Palenque, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cancún?
Main departure station: ADO Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Cancún.
All bus stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Palenque?
Main arrival station: Palenque Bus Station
All buses from Cancún arrive at one main station in Palenque.
All bus stations in Palenque:
Palenque Bus Station
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