What is the distance between Palenque and San Cristóbal de las Casas?

The distance covered from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas is 111 km (69 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Central de Autobuses ADO, in Palenque, and end it at San Cristobal de las Casas, in San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Bus Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
OCC + OCC	Bus	11:45am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	8:35pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	Cheapest
	Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	7h 40m	5:05am	San Cristobal de las Casas	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 15m	8:00pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h	5:25am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	7h 40m	5:05am	San Cristobal de las Casas	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 30m	7:30am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h	5:25am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 30m	8:30am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	7h 40m	5:05am	San Cristobal de las Casas	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 30m	7:30am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h	5:25am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 30m	8:30am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	7h 40m	5:05am	San Cristobal de las Casas	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 15m	7:15am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h	5:25am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 30m	8:30am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h	5:25am	San Cristobal de las Casas	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	7h 40m	5:05am	San Cristobal de las Casas	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 30m	7:30am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	9h 30m	8:30am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
OCC + OCC	Bus	11:45am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 50m	8:35pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	Cheapest
	Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	7h 40m	5:05am	San Cristobal de las Casas	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h 15m	8:00pm	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	8h	5:25am	San Cristobal de las Casas	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 1:53 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Cristóbal de las Casas. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

8h 15mAverage Duration

111 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $75	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $19	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palenque and San Cristóbal de las Casas?

Stops in Palenque

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Central de Autobuses ADO
Palenque - Pakalná LB, Tulija, 29960 Palenque, Chis., Mexico
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Stops in San Cristóbal de las Casas

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San Cristobal de las Casas
Av Insurgentes 66, Sta Lucia, 29250 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico
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Compare bus companies

OCC

3.5/51,286 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

According to customer reviews, the bus service from Palenque to San Cristobal has received negative feedback. Customers complain about frequent stops during overnight trips that disturb their sleep. Additionally, staff members were described as rude and unhelpful. However, it's worth mentioning that some customers found the buses comfortable despite reckless driving preventing them from sleeping properly. Furthermore, passengers expressed discomfort with loud music and TV on night buses and multiple inspections by Mexican Border officials.

OCC Palenque San Cristóbal de las Casas recent customer reviews

The first part was perfect, however when we arrived in Tuxtla Guiteres we had to change busses. First we waited an hour with a group of people without any notice on when w bus would arrive and when it did they said there were not enough spaces for everyone and 2 people had to wait 1,5 hours. After a discussion we had to sit in an overfilled bus as we insisted on going with everyone.

Martijn P.

May 17, 2023

Loud music & TV on a night bus wasn’t appreciated when everyone was trying to sleep. Mexican Border officials stopped the bus & came on board 3 times to inspect ID’s making people feel uncomfortable.

Anton D.

January 16, 2023

While booking the bus there were no stopovers, pasportcontrols nor a 30min buscleaning mentioned. The comfort in the bus was good but it's definitly not the fastest way to get to your destination and you're very sleepdeprived by all the interuptions.

Jody C.

September 19, 2022

ADO

4/59,961 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Cristobal Colon

3.5/5130 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.9

Based on 130 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Cristobal Colon ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Cristobal Colon Palenque San Cristóbal de las Casas recent customer reviews

The bus was 30 mins late but considering the route between Palenque and San Cristobal, I'd be surprised if it could be punctual.

James B.

January 20, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas by bus

What is the distance between Palenque and San Cristóbal de las Casas?
The distance covered from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas is 111 km (69 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Central de Autobuses ADO, in Palenque, and end it at San Cristobal de las Casas, in San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$42

11-23

$42

Today

$42

11-25

$42

11-26

$42

11-27

$42

11-28

$42

11-29

$42

The cheapest trip from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $42 for a bus ticket from Palenque to San Cristóbal de las Casas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-26.