There are 5 ways to get from Chetumal to Tikal by bus, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Public Minibus
best- Take the bus from Chetumal to Floresbus Chetumal
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus Tikal
9h 4m$67–395Drive 358.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Chetumal to Tikalcar 358.3 km
6h 56m$44–63Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Corozal Airport (CZH) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane CZH - BZE
- Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacio
- Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikal
6h 34mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Chetumal to Melchor de MencosBacalar
- Take a shuttle bus from Melchor de Mencos to TikalBp9a
11h 52m$74–91Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Nuevo Mercado to CWC Bus Terminalbus Chetumal
- Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikal
10h
Corozal Airport (CZH) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chetumal to Tikal is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chetumal to Tikal is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chetumal to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Chetumal and arriving at Tikal via Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Chetumal and Tikal is 416 km. The road distance is 358.3 km.
The best way to get from Chetumal to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 9h 4m and costs $65 - $400.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Chetumal to Tikal, including transfers.
Chetumal to Tikal bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), depart from Chetumal station.
Chetumal to Tikal bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), arrive at Flores station.
Tikal is 1h behind Chetumal. It is currently 2:52 PM in Chetumal and 1:52 PM in Tikal.
Yes, the driving distance between Chetumal to Tikal is 358 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Chetumal to Tikal.
What companies run services between Chetumal, Mexico and Tikal, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Chetumal to Tikal via Flores, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- tropicair.com
Flights from Corozal Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt via San Pedro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- mayaislandair.com
Flights from Corozal Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt via San Pedro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–180
Flights from Corozal Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt via San Pedro, Caye Caulker
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- [email protected]
- Website
- MayanOz
Bus from Chetumal to Flores
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $330–390
Shuttle from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $24–170
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $140–170
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- Phone
- +501 669 3391
- [email protected]
- Website
- San Ignacio Shuttle Service
Shuttle from San Ignacio to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- San Ignacio Shuttle Service
Shuttle from San Ignacio to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- San Ignacio Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +52 983 837 3229
- [email protected]
- Website
- marlinespadas.net
Shuttle from Chetumal to Melchor de Mencos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- marlinespadas.net
- Book at
- marlinespadas.net
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clark Tours
Shuttle from Melchor de Mencos to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $41
- Schedules at
- Clark Tours
- Phone
- +501-671-6390
- [email protected]
- Website
- Silvas Bus Line
Bus from Nuevo Mercado to CWC Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Schedules at
- Belize Bus Station
- Website
- Silvas Bus Line
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