How far is Palenque from Mérida?

It's about 461 km (286 miles) from Palenque to Mérida.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Central de Autobuses ADO, in Palenque, and end it at ADO Merida, in Mérida.

Bus Palenque to Mérida from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palenque to Mérida on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 25m	5:10am	ADO Merida	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 20m	7:20am	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO	Bus	8:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 40m	9:10am	ADO Merida	No tags
	Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 25m	5:10am	Aeropuerto MID	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 20m	7:20am	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to Mérida on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	5:20pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 25m	5:10am	ADO Merida	Fastest
	Bus	10:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 20m	7:20am	ADO Merida	No tags
OCC + ADO	Bus	12:50am	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 25m	10:15am	ADO Merida	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 20m	5:50pm	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to Mérida on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	5:20pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 25m	5:10am	ADO Merida	Fastest
	Bus	10:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 20m	7:20am	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO	Bus	3:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 5m	3:35am	ADO Merida	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 20m	5:50pm	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to Mérida on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	5:20pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 25m	5:10am	ADO Merida	Fastest
	Bus	10:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	7:20pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO + ADO GL	Bus	10:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 35m	8:05pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO	Bus	8:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 50m	9:20am	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to Mérida on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	5:20pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 25m	5:10am	ADO Merida	Fastest
	Bus	10:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	7:20pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO + ADO GL	Bus	10:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 35m	8:05pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO	Bus	8:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 50m	9:20am	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to Mérida on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	5:20pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 25m	5:10am	ADO Merida	Fastest
	Bus	10:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	7:20pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO + ADO GL	Bus	10:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 35m	8:05pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO	Bus	8:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 50m	9:20am	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to Mérida on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	5:20pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 25m	5:10am	ADO Merida	Fastest
	Bus	10:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	7:20pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO GL	Bus	5:00am	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 35m	5:35pm	ADO Merida	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO	Bus	4:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 5m	4:35am	ADO Merida	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to Mérida on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	5:20pm	ADO Merida	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 25m	5:10am	ADO Merida	Fastest
	Bus	10:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 20m	7:20am	ADO Merida	No tags
OCC + ADO GL	Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	1d 10h	8:10am	ADO Merida	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 20m	5:50pm	ADO Merida	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:56 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Palenque to Mérida

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Mérida. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

460 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$94 - $225	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $53	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palenque and Mérida?

Stops in Palenque

A
Central de Autobuses ADO
Palenque - Pakalná LB, Tulija, 29960 Palenque, Chis., Mexico
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Stops in Mérida

A
ADO Merida
Calle 69 564, Centro, 97000 Centro, Yuc., Mexico
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B
Aeropuerto MID
Calle 23 487, Manuel Crescencio Rejón, 97255 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
C
Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60
Mérida Terminal paseo 60, calle 60 #346 A x 33 A y 35 Plaza Paseo 60, Mérida, Yuc., México
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Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,964 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Passengers generally appreciate the comfortable seats and ample legroom provided during their journeys. The drivers are noted for being friendly, and buses typically arrive on time. However, several users have mentioned that the air conditioning can be excessively cold throughout the trip. Additionally, some travelers reported unexpected stops without clear explanations at night.

ADO Palenque Mérida recent customer reviews

The bus was a bit old and we arrived one and a half hour late, but not because of ADO, just Mexican stuff

Anders C.

November 23, 2025

The bus was late so we missed our connecting bus, Ado forced us to pay again for the connecting bus:(

Halina M.

May 24, 2025

El conductor fue amable y el autobús llegó a tiempo. Pero pasamos mucho frío durante el viaje. El aire acondicionado estaba demasiado fuerte.

Manon A.

January 11, 2025

ADO GL

4/5932 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.7

OCC

3.5/51,286 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Based on 1286 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. OCC ticket prices on this trip start at $186

OCC Palenque Mérida recent customer reviews

Satisfactory service. Didn't understand driver announcements but didn't matter

Christopher A.

November 26, 2019

AU

4/5874 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

Cristobal Colon

3.5/5130 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palenque to Mérida, YUC, MX by bus

How far is Palenque from Mérida?
It's about 461 km (286 miles) from Palenque to Mérida.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Palenque to Mérida?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Central de Autobuses ADO, in Palenque, and end it at ADO Merida, in Mérida.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$89

11-25

$89

Today

$90

11-27

$89

11-28

$89

11-29

$89

11-30

$89

12-01

$89

The cheapest trip from Palenque to Mérida, YUC, MX was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $90 for a bus ticket from Palenque to Mérida, YUC, MX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-11-28.