What is the distance between Cancún and Palenque?

Cancún and Palenque are 681 km (422 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cancún to Palenque?

Buses departing from Cancun Airport in Cancún will take you to Central de Autobuses ADO in Palenque.

Bus Cancún to Palenque from $93 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures for Cancún to Palenque on November 22
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
ADO + OCC	Bus	1:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	14h 55m	3:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
	Bus	8:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + OCC	Bus	8:10am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	19h 55m	3:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + OCC	Bus	9:01am	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	19h 4m	3:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Palenque on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO + AU	Bus	1:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	19h 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	2:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	18h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	3:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	17h 15m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Cancún to Palenque on November 24
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
Bus	1:30pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	14h 35m	3:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
Bus	6:20pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	14h 35m	7:55am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	15h 30m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	ADO Terminal, Cancún Centro	19h 15m	5:15pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:33 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cancún to Palenque

We recommend carpooling

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

1carpool per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

666 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$105 - $194	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$50 - $71	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,949 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

AU

4/5871 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

Based on 871 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. AU ticket prices on this trip start at $106

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

3.5/51,285 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 travelling from Cancún to Palenque by bus

What is the distance between Cancún and Palenque?
Cancún and Palenque are 681 km (422 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cancún to Palenque?
Buses departing from Cancun Airport in Cancún will take you to Central de Autobuses ADO in Palenque.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$97

11-19

$97

Today

$97

11-21

$97

11-22

$93

11-23

$97

11-24

$93

11-25

$93

The cheapest trip from Cancún to Palenque was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $93

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 $93 to $115 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 $93 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually OCC will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.