There are 5 ways to get from Antigua Guatemala 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 45m$79–84Bus, Public Minibus via Bolivar
cheapest- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elenabus Ciudad
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus Tikal
12h 53m$45–54Drive 501.1 km
- Drive from Antigua Guatemala to Tikalcar 501.1 km
12h 42m$61–88Fly, 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
6h 7m$122–207Bus, Public Minibus #2
- Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus AntFlr
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus Tikal
15h 3m$77
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antigua Guatemala to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus via Bolivar which costs $45 - $55 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Antigua Guatemala to Tikal is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 7m and costs $120 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Guatemala City and arriving at Tikal via Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Antigua Guatemala and Tikal is 513 km. The road distance is 501.1 km.
The best way to get from Antigua Guatemala to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 6h 45m and costs $79 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Antigua Guatemala to Tikal, including transfers.
Antigua Guatemala to Tikal bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, depart from Guatemala City station.
Antigua Guatemala to Tikal bus services, operated by Guatemala Transportation, arrive at Flores - Santa Elena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antigua Guatemala to Tikal is 501 km. It takes approximately 12h 42m to drive from Antigua Guatemala to Tikal.
There are 30+ hotels available in Tikal.
What companies run services between Antigua Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from Antigua Guatemala to Tikal via Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 6h 45m.
- 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
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
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
Bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- Transportes Fuente del Norte
- Phone
- +502 5808 7471
- [email protected]
- Website
- GuateGo
Bus from Antigua Guatemala to Flores, Peten, Guatemala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70
- Website
- GuateGo
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