There are 4 ways to get from Cobán to Tikal by bus, car, 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 Cobán to El Ranchobus
- Take the bus from El Rancho to Litegua Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
11h 50m$69–88Drive 332.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Cobán to Tikalcar 332.1 km
8h 57m$40–58Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Cobán to TikalLaquín
7h 18m$85Minibus, bus, Public Minibus
- Take the bus from Cobán to Lanquínbus
- Take the bus from Lanquín to Floresbus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
13h 4m$51–301
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cobán to Tikal is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cobán to Tikal is to shuttle which takes 7h 18m and costs $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobán to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Cobán and arriving at Tikal via El Rancho, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Cobán and Tikal is 700 km. The road distance is 332.1 km.
The best way to get from Cobán to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 11h 50m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Cobán to Tikal, including transfers.
Cobán to Tikal bus services, operated by Transportes Monja Blanca, depart from Cobán station.
Cobán to Tikal bus services, operated by Transportes Monja Blanca, arrive at El Rancho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cobán to Tikal is 332 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Cobán to Tikal.
There are 31+ hotels available in Tikal.
What companies run services between Cobán, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Cobán to Tikal via El Rancho, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 11h 50m.
- Phone
- +502 7961 8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes Monja Blanca
Bus from Cobán to El Rancho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- Transportes Monja Blanca
- Estándar
- $14
- Preferencial
- $12
- Especial
- $17
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