How far is Mexico City from Palenque?

The distance between the two cities is 487 miles (785 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mexico City to Palenque?

Most of the buses traveling from Mexico City to Palenque leave from TAPO and arrive at Central de Autobuses ADO. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Mexico City to Palenque from $104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mexico City to Palenque on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO + ADO Aeropuerto	Bus	5:00pm	TAPO	15h 40m	8:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	TAPO	14h 5m	10:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	TAPO	16h 5m	10:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
	Bus	5:00pm	Terminal del Norte	17h 5m	10:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	TAPO	15h 35m	10:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Palenque on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO + ADO Aeropuerto	Bus	5:45am	TAPO	16h 25m	10:10pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
ADO + ADO Aeropuerto	Bus	5:00pm	TAPO	15h 40m	8:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	TAPO	16h 5m	10:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
AU + ADO	Bus	11:50pm	TAPO	1d 10h	9:55am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
ADO GL + ADO	Bus	11:59pm	TAPO	1d 9h	9:55am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Palenque on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	TAPO	15h 55m	9:55am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal del Norte	14h 55m	1:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
	Bus	5:00pm	Terminal del Norte	16h 55m	9:55am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
AU + ADO	Bus	12:30am	TAPO	1d 9h	9:55am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
AU + ADO	Bus	6:30am	TAPO	1d 3h	9:55am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Palenque on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	TAPO	16h 5m	10:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal del Norte	14h 55m	1:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
	Bus	5:00pm	Terminal del Norte	17h 5m	10:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
AU + ADO GL	Bus	6:20am	TAPO	1d 7h	1:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
AU + ADO GL	Bus	6:50am	TAPO	1d 6h	1:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Palenque on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	TAPO	16h 5m	10:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal del Norte	14h 55m	1:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	Fastest
	Bus	5:00pm	Terminal del Norte	17h 5m	10:05am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
AU + ADO GL	Bus	5:40am	TAPO	1d 7h	1:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags
AU + ADO GL	Bus	6:10am	TAPO	1d 7h	1:25pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

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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 the good way to reach Palenque. The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16h 5mAverage Duration

485 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $165	Average Duration16h 5m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $37	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mexico City and Palenque?

Stops in Mexico City

A
TAPO
Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente, Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 200, 10 de Mayo, 15290 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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B
Norte
Terminal del Norte, Eje Central 271, Magdalena de las Salinas, 07760 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
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C
Sur
Terminal del Sur, Av. Taxqueña No. 1320 (Col. Campestre Churubusco), 04200 Coyoacán - Ciudad de Mexico
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D
Zaragoza
Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 564d, 4 Árboles, 15730 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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E
Mexico City Airport
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F
Aeropuerto MEX T2
Calle Economía, Aeropuerto Int de La Cd de México, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Stops in Palenque

A
Central de Autobuses ADO
Palenque - Pakalná LB, Tulija, 29960 Palenque, Chis., Mexico
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Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,963 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

OCC

3.5/51,286 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

ADO GL

4/5932 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.7

Autobuses Adonai

AU

4/5874 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

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

How far is Mexico City from Palenque?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mexico City to Palenque?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$104

11/25

$105

Today

$105

11/27

$105

11/28

$104

11/29

$104

11/30

$104

12/01

$104

The cheapest trip from Mexico City to Palenque was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $104

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 $104 to $115 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 $104 which is on 2025-11-30.

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.