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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cancun to Tikal National Park

Composite routes from Cancun to Tikal National Park

Cheapest
11 h 5 min
Car
736 km.
from $40
Other
12 h 45 min
Train, bus, drive via Melchor de Mencos, Train, bus, drive via Melchor de Mencos
526 km.
from $77.41
11 h 34 min
Train, Bus
525 km.
from $148.14
18 h 32 min
Train
525 km.
from $198.26
20 h 31 min
524 km.
from $158.39

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Cancún International Airport to Mundo
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$1,146.73

TAG Airlines

Website:
tag.com.gt/
Plane from Cancún International Airport to Mundo
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.30–$1,146.73

Bus operators

Clark Tours

Phone:
+502 2412 4700
Email:
info@clarktours.com.gt
Website:
clarktours.com.gt
Bus from Melchor de Mencos to Tikal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$44.60–$70.08

Valencia Bus Line

Phone:
+501 670 5583
Email:
valenciasbusservice@hotmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/valenciabusline/
Bus from Corozal to Benque
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.61

Morales Transports

Phone:
+501 4223204
Email:
contact@moralestransports.com
Website:
moralestransports.com/
Bus from Corozal to Belmopan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.79

Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz)

Email:
mundomayatravels@yahoo.com
Website:
travelmundomaya.com/home
Bus from Chetumal to Flores
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.08–$101.93
Bus from Bacalar to Flores
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.45–$101.93

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chetumal
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$54.79

Autobuses Mayab

Phone:
+52 997 976 0191
Email:
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Felipe
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.84
Bus from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Marlin Espadas

Phone:
+52 983 837 3229
Email:
marlinespadasmexico@gmail.com
Website:
marlinespadas.net/index.html
Bus from Chetumal to Melchor
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61

Guatemala Local Buses

Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.95

Train operators

Tren Maya

Email:
trenmaya1@sedena.gob.mx
Website:
trenmaya.gob.mx/
Train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$114.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cancún to Tikal National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Tikal National Park is to train and bus and drive via Melchor de Mencos which costs $50 - $141.30 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cancún to Tikal National Park?

The fastest way to get from Cancún to Tikal National Park is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $152.17 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Cancún and Tikal National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Cancún to Tikal National Park. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 and arriving at Tikal via Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Bacalar and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 31m.

How far is it from Cancún to Tikal National Park?

The distance between Cancún and Tikal National Park is 620 km. The road distance is 725.8 km.

How do I travel from Cancún to Tikal National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Cancún to Tikal National Park without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 19h 15m and costs $97.83 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cancún to Tikal National Park?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cancún to Tikal National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cancún to Tikal National Park bus from?

Cancún to Tikal National Park bus services, operated by Autobuses Mayab, depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Cancún to Tikal National Park?

The best way to get from Cancún to Tikal National Park is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $152.17 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus and Public Minibus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 20h 31m.

Where does the Cancún to Tikal National Park bus arrive?

Cancún to Tikal National Park bus services, operated by Autobuses Mayab, arrive at Felipe Carrillo Puerto station.

What is the time difference between Cancún and Tikal National Park?

Tikal National Park is 1h behind Cancún. It is currently 05:04 in Cancún and 04:04 in Tikal National Park.

Can I drive from Cancún to Tikal National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Tikal National Park is 726 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Cancún to Tikal National Park.

Where can I stay near Tikal National Park?

There are four+ hotels available in Tikal National Park. Prices start at $41.75 per night.
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