How To Get From Playa del Carmen To Palenque Best Way – You can go by bus, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Playa del Carmen to Palenque?
The distance from Playa del Carmen to Palenque is 767 kilometers. Click here to book online Palenque activities and day tours
The travel time by car from Playa del Carmen to Palenque is around 10 hours and 30 minutes. To be honest so much distance to rent a car and get a private transfer. Read here how to get from Palenque to Playa del Carmen the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Playa del Carmen to Palenque?
The cheapest way from Playa del Carmen to Palenque is by bus for $65 USD and you can book online and it will take around 12-13 hours.
WHERE TO STAY IN PALENQUE
A total of $20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Palenque. There are hotels mid-budget $50-70 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $120 USD.
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HOW TO GET FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO PALENQUE
OCC BUS FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO PALENQUE (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Playa del Carmen to Palenque is by bus. There are night buses leaving from Paya del Carmen Bus Terminal to Palenque Bus Terminal. You will be able to save a night’s accommodation if you are on a budget by taking the night bus from Playa del Carmen to Palenque!
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO PALENQUE
The bus schedule from Playa del Carmen to Palenque is leaving at 3 pm, 6 30 pm, 7 15 pm and 7 50 pm you can book in advance from Playa del Carmen ADO Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps) to Palenque Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps).
The bus fare from Playa del Carmen to Palenque is around $65 USD. The bus travel time from Playa del Carmen to Palenque is around 12 hours. You can pay by cash at the ticket counter and book online.
There are 3 different Bus companies doing the route from Playa del Carmen to Palenque and viceversa: ADO Bus, OCC Buses and AU Buses (Autobuses Unidos).
PLAYA DEL CARMEN BUS TERMINAL AND PALENQUE BUS TERMINAL
Playa del Carmen Bus Terminal is located in city center and you can access walking distance or by taxi depending on where are you staying.
Once in Palenque, there are many places for accommodation near Palenque Bus Terminal and if you are visiting the ruins you will have to take a small van or a taxi since the ruins are a few kilometers far from Palenque Bus Terminal.
BEST WAY FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO PALENQUE
The best way from Playa del Carmen to Palenque is by night bus for $65 USD if you are traveling on a budget you can book online and it will take 12 hours and you will avoid paying for a night in a hotel and you will be arriving at Palenque early morning to visit the ruins.
Happy Travels!
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.