There are 4 ways to get from Chetumal to Tikal by bus, car, or shuttle
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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 358.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Chetumal to Tikalcar 358.2 km
6h 55m$44–63Shuttle
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chetumal to Tikal is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chetumal to Tikal is to drive which takes 6h 55m 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 358.2 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 11:25 PM in Chetumal and 10:25 PM in Tikal.
Yes, the driving distance between Chetumal to Tikal is 358 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m 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.
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- Website
- MayanOz
Bus from Chetumal to Flores
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $330–390
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