There are 3 ways to get from Amatitlán to Tikal by bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, Public Minibus
best- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus Guatemala
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus Tikal
6h 31m$75–79Drive 508.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Amatitlán to Tikalcar 508.3 km
12h 38m$62–89Fly, shuttle
- Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane GUA - FRS
- Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikal
3h 59m$132–221
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amatitlán to Tikal is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Amatitlán to Tikal is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 59m and costs $130 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Amatitlán to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Guatemala City and arriving at Tikal via Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Amatitlán and Tikal is 507 km. The road distance is 508.3 km.
The best way to get from Amatitlán to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 6h 31m and costs $75 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Amatitlán to Tikal, including transfers.
Amatitlán to Tikal bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, depart from Guatemala City station.
Amatitlán to Tikal bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, arrive at Flores - Santa Elena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amatitlán to Tikal is 508 km. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Amatitlán to Tikal.
There are 29+ hotels available in Tikal.
What companies run services between Amatitlán, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from Amatitlán to Tikal via Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- tag.com.gt
Flights from La Aurora International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from La Aurora International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- [email protected]
- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
Bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Guatemala Transportation
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clark Tours
Shuttle from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- Clark Tours
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