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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tapachula to Tikal

Composite routes from Tapachula to Tikal

Cheapest
10 h 34 min
Car
665 km.
from $36
Other
8 h
Plane
380 km.
from $201.45
18 h 46 min
381 km.
from $123.88
17 h 23 min
380 km.
from $5.43
9 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
380 km.
from $164.41
20 h 50 min
380 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to Mundo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$217.39

TAG Airlines

Website:
tag.com.gt/
Plane from Quetzaltenango to Mundo
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$369.57
Plane from Retalhuleu Airport to Mundo
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$141.30
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to Mundo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$173.91

Bus operators

Clark Tours

Phone:
+502 2412 4700
Email:
info@clarktours.com.gt
Website:
clarktours.com.gt
Bus from Guatemala City to Tikal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$97.83–$173.91

Autobuses FDN (Fuente Del Norte)

Phone:
+502 7947 7070
Email:
info@transportesfuentedelnorte.com
Website:
transportesfuentedelnorte.com/
Bus from Guatemala City to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Tapachula to Retalhuleu
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$42.39
Bus from Tapachula to Estación
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$59.78

Guatemala Local Buses

Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.82
Bus from Siquinalá to Guatemala,
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.85

Transportes Starbus

Phone:
+502 2471 0952
Website:
mmcorporacion.com/?page_id=496
Bus from Coatepeque to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$43.48
Bus from Guatemala City to Santa
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.83–$48.91
Bus from Tocaché to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$28.26

Travel To Guatemala Shuttle

Phone:
+502 4021 1921
Email:
aviajarguatemala@gmail.com
Website:
aviajarguatemala.webnode.es/
Bus from Tapachula to Antigua
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$70.65

El Condor Internacional

Phone:
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Email:
elcondorinternacional@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/Elcondorinter/
Bus from Tapachula to Coatepeque
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Tapachula to Siquinalá
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily

Atitrans Tours & Travel

Phone:
+502 3858 5637
Email:
atitranspanajachel@gmail.com
Website:
atitranspanajachel.com/
Bus from Antigua Guatemala to Guatemala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$21.74

Autobuses del Norte

Phone:
+502 2251 0610 / 2251 0050 / 2251 0610
Email:
guate@adn.gt
Website:
facebook.com/ADNGuatemala/
Bus from Guatemala to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.86

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tapachula to Tikal?

The cheapest way to get from Tapachula to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus which costs $59.78 - $130.43 and takes 18h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tapachula to Tikal?

The fastest way to get from Tapachula to Tikal is to drive and fly which takes 8h and costs $130.43 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Tapachula and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Tapachula to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Tapachula and arriving at Tikal via Coatepeque, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

How far is it from Tapachula to Tikal?

The distance between Tapachula and Tikal is 478 km. The road distance is 768 km.

How do I travel from Tapachula to Tikal without a car?

The best way to get from Tapachula to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus via Coatepeque which takes 17h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tapachula to Tikal?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Tapachula to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tapachula to Tikal bus from?

Tapachula to Tikal bus services, operated by El Condor Internacional, depart from Tapachula station.

Where does the Tapachula to Tikal bus arrive?

Tapachula to Tikal bus services, operated by El Condor Internacional, arrive at Coatepeque station.

Can I drive from Tapachula to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Tapachula to Tikal is 768 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Tapachula to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are four+ hotels available in Tikal. Prices start at $40.46 per night.
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