Bus from Copán Ruinas to Antigua Guatemala
Hedman Alas Pullman + tourist shuttles · ~5-6 hours with El Florido border · $25-50 USD · Daily departures
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The Copán Ruinas → Antigua Guatemala cross-border route is one of the most popular transit options in Central America — connecting Honduras's Copán Maya UNESCO site + Guatemala's colonial highlands. 5-6 hours including the El Florido border crossing.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — Hedman Alas direct cross-border Pullman ($25-40 USD, daily) is the easiest option, handling border formalities for you. Tourist shuttles (Adrenalina Tours, GO Travel Guatemala) run direct door-to-door ($30-50 USD).
Route details: Copán Ruinas to Antigua Guatemala
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. 6:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 2:00 PM
Operators on this route
Hedman Alas direct cross-border Pullman · Adrenalina Tours shuttle · GO Travel Guatemala shuttle
Pickup at Copán Ruinas
Hedman Alas terminal in Copán Ruinas + pre-arranged hotel pickup for tourist shuttles
Drop-off at Antigua Guatemala
Door-to-door drop at Antigua hotels and hostels around Parque Central + La Merced + Calle del Arco area
About the journey
The Copán Ruinas → Antigua Guatemala route is the standard cross-border transit between Honduras's Copán Maya site + Guatemala's colonial highlands — ~5-6 hours including the El Florido border crossing. Hedman Alas runs a direct cross-border Pullman daily (the easiest option, $25-40 USD). Tourist shuttles also run direct (Adrenalina Tours, GO Travel Guatemala, $30-50 USD, door-to-door).
Travel tips for Copán Ruinas → Antigua Guatemala
- Hedman Alas cross-border Pullman is the standard + easiest option — single bus, handles border formalities, reserved seats + A/C.
- Tourist shuttles offer door-to-door — pickup at Copán Ruinas hotel, drop at Antigua hotel, $30-50 USD.
- El Florido border is well-organized — ~1-2 hours of formalities. Bring passport + small USD cash for fees.
- Early departure (~6 AM) arrives Antigua mid-afternoon for evening + next-day planning.
- Currency: USD accepted on both sides — no currency exchange needed at border.
- Popular as 2-day round-trip from Antigua — shuttle there, tour ruins, shuttle back. Spring Bus inverse route handles return.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Copán Ruinas to Antigua Guatemala?
**About 5-6 hours** including the El Florido border crossing (~1-2 hours of formalities). Single-bus Hedman Alas Pullman or door-to-door tourist shuttle.
How much is the bus from Copán Ruinas to Antigua Guatemala?
**$25-40 USD per person** on Hedman Alas cross-border Pullman. **$30-50 USD** on tourist shuttle (Adrenalina Tours, GO Travel Guatemala) with door-to-door service.
What's the El Florido border crossing like?
**El Florido (Honduras side) / Honduras-Guatemala border** — well-organized + reliable. ~1-2 hours of formalities. No visa required for most Western travelers (US, Canada, EU). Bring passport + small USD cash for incidental fees. Hedman Alas Pullman drivers guide you through the process.
Hedman Alas Pullman or tourist shuttle — which is better?
**Both are fine; tourist shuttle has door-to-door advantage.** Hedman Alas Pullman is slightly cheaper + has reserved seats but you board/disembark at the terminal in Copán Ruinas. Tourist shuttles pick up at your hotel + drop at your Antigua hotel. Door-to-door convenience worth the modest premium for most travelers.
Can I do Copán as a day trip from Antigua?
**Possible but exhausting — most travelers do 2-day round-trip.** Day 1: shuttle Antigua → Copán Ruinas (~5-6 h), arrive afternoon, overnight in Copán. Day 2: morning Copán Maya site tour, afternoon shuttle back to Antigua. Round-trip packages from Antigua tour operators ~$80-150 USD/person all-in.
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