What is the distance between Cancún and Palenque?

The distance between the two cities is 422 miles (681 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cancún to Palenque?

If you're headed to Palenque from Cancún, chances are that your bus will depart from Cancun Airport and arrive at Central de Autobuses ADO. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Cancún to Palenque from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cancún to Palenque on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 20m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
AU + ADO	Bus	4:40pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	14h 45m	6:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
	Bus	8:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
AU + ADO	Bus	4:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 20m	6:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	5:00pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 25m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Palenque on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO + AU	Bus	3:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	17h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 20m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
	Bus	8:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
AU + ADO	Bus	4:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 20m	6:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	5:00pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 25m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Palenque on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO + AU	Bus	12:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	23h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
	Bus	8:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
ADO + AU	Bus	1:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	22h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	2:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	21h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	3:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	20h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Palenque on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO + AU	Bus	10:10am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	22h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
ADO + AU	Bus	3:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	17h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
ADO + AU	Bus	12:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	20h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	1:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	19h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	2:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	18h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Palenque on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO + AU	Bus	12:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	20h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 20m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
	Bus	8:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	1:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	19h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	2:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	18h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Palenque on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:05pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 20m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	10:10am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	22h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	12:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	20h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	1:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	19h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:52 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cancún to Palenque

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Palenque. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

413 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $134	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $41	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,925 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

AU

4/5865 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

Based on 865 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. AU ticket prices on this trip start at $74

AU Cancún Palenque recent customer reviews

The bus was old, smelled very bad, seats were damaged, there wasn't plugs to charge the phone, no comfort, there wasn't a toilet and for a so long trip it is unbelievable!

Raffaella A.

November 23, 2018

Extremely cold A/C

David O.

April 1, 2025

It was lovely and comfy. It was chilly, but it was great.

Anna R.

May 29, 2019

OCC

3.5/51,284 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

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Where are the popular stops in Cancún and Palenque?

Stops in Cancún

A - Cancun Airport

B - Riu Dunamar Hotel

C - Cancun Westin Resort & Spa

D - Cancun Hard Rock Hotel

E - Cancun Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort

F - ADO Lopez Portillo

Stops in Palenque

A - Central de Autobuses ADO

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cancún to Palenque by bus

What is the distance between Cancún and Palenque?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cancún to Palenque?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

$65

11/13

$68

Today

$68

11/15

$68

11/16

$68

11/17

$68

11/18

$68

11/19

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The cheapest trip from Cancún to Palenque was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cancún to Palenque, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $68 for a bus ticket from Cancún to Palenque based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-11-17.