Bus from Antigua Guatemala to Copán Ruinas
Hedman Alas Pullman + tourist shuttles · ~5-6 hours with El Florido border · $25-50 USD · Daily departures from Antigua
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The Antigua Guatemala → Copán Ruinas cross-border route is one of the most popular bus journeys in Central America — Guatemala-based travelers visiting Honduras's Copán Maya UNESCO site as a 2-day round-trip.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Hedman Alas cross-border Pullman + tourist shuttles (Adrenalina Tours, GO Travel Guatemala). Both options ~5-6 hours total including El Florido border.
Route details: Antigua Guatemala to Copán Ruinas
Travel time
6 h
Distance
280 km
Typical fare
$25 – $50 USD per person
Frequency
Daily Hedman Alas cross-border + tourist shuttles
First departure
Approx. 4:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 8:00 AM
Operators on this route
Hedman Alas direct cross-border Pullman · Adrenalina Tours shuttle · GO Travel Guatemala shuttle
Pickup at Antigua Guatemala
Door-to-door pickup at Antigua hotels and hostels around Parque Central + La Merced + Calle del Arco area
Drop-off at Copán Ruinas
Door-to-door drop at Copán Ruinas hotels (5-min walk from central plaza)
About the journey
The Antigua Guatemala → Copán Ruinas cross-border route is the standard transit for travelers visiting Honduras's Copán Maya UNESCO site as a 2-day round-trip from Antigua — ~5-6 hours including the El Florido border. Hedman Alas + tourist shuttles both run daily.
Travel tips for Antigua Guatemala → Copán Ruinas
- 2-day round-trip is the standard format — shuttle to Copán Ruinas, overnight in town, tour Maya ruins next morning, shuttle back to Antigua.
- Round-trip packages from Antigua tour operators ~$80-150 USD/person all-in (transport + 1 night hotel + Copán Maya site entry).
- Early departure (~4-6 AM) arrives Copán Ruinas afternoon for late-day site exploration + relaxed evening.
- El Florido border formalities ~1-2 hours — Hedman Alas Pullman drivers guide you through.
- Bring USD cash for border fees + Copán Maya site entry (~$15 USD).
- Currency: USD widely accepted in Copán Ruinas tourist areas.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Copán Ruinas?
**About 5-6 hours** including the El Florido border crossing — same as inverse direction.
How much is the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Copán Ruinas?
**$25-40 USD per person** on Hedman Alas cross-border Pullman. **$30-50 USD** on tourist shuttle door-to-door.
Can I do Copán Ruinas as a 2-day round-trip from Antigua?
**Yes — the standard format.** Most travelers buy a round-trip package from Antigua tour operators (~$80-150 USD all-in including transport, 1 night hotel in Copán Ruinas town, Copán Maya site entry). Day 1: shuttle there + arrive afternoon. Day 2: morning Maya site tour, afternoon shuttle back to Antigua.
What's the El Florido border crossing like?
**El Florido (Guatemala-Honduras border)** — well-organized + reliable. ~1-2 hours of formalities each way. No visa required for most Western travelers. Bring passport + USD cash for fees. Hedman Alas Pullman drivers guide you through the process.
What time do shuttles leave Antigua for Copán Ruinas?
**Typically 4 AM, 6 AM, 8 AM** for Hedman Alas + tourist shuttles. Pre-book a day or two ahead in high season (Nov-April).
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