Bus from Mexico City to Palenque: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Mexico City to Palenque on January 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ADO Aeropuerto + AU
Bus
TAPO
Central de Autobuses ADONo tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO
Bus
    TAPO
    Central de Autobuses ADONo tags
    ADO + ADO Aeropuerto
    Bus
      TAPO
      Central de Autobuses ADONo tags
      ADOBus
        Terminal del Norte
        Central de Autobuses ADONo tags
        ADOBus
          TAPO
          Central de Autobuses ADONo tags

          Compare 2 ways to go from Mexico City to Palenque

          We recommend taking the bus

          Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Palenque. The journey takes about 16 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

          4bus per day
          16h 55mAverage Duration
          786 kmDistance
          20kgCO₂ emissions
          Average Price$116 - $310Average Duration16h 55m
          20kg CO₂e
          Carpool
          Average Price$70 - $70Average Duration11h 20m
          33kg CO₂e

          Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mexico City to Palenque by bus

          Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

          1. How much is the bus ticket from Mexico City to Palenque?

            The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Palenque start from $116. The average price for this route is around $177. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

          2. How long is the bus ride from Mexico City to Palenque?

            The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Palenque is 16h 55m, covering a distance of 786 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 5m and is operated by ADO.

          3. Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Palenque route?

            Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from ADO, OCC, ADO GL, Autobuses Adonai, AU.

          4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mexico City to Palenque?

            The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Palenque at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

          5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Palenque?

            A bus trip from Mexico City to Palenque generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

          6. What is the best bus company from Mexico City to Palenque?

            According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10181 reviews.

          7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexico City to Palenque?

            Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ADO has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

          8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mexico City to Palenque?

            According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO, with a punctuality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

          9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexico City to Palenque?

            According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

          Find cheapest prices for buses

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

          Best price found
          01-24
          $150
          01-25
          $151
          Today
          $150
          01-27
          $150
          01-28
          $153
          01-29
          $150
          01-30
          $148
          01-31
          $151
          busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Mexico City to Palenque was searched and found on Jan 30, 2026 with a price of $148

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

          You can expect to pay from $148 to $167 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Palenque based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $148 which is on 2026-01-30.

          Usually ADO GL 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.

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