What is the cheapest way to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal?

The cheapest way to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus which costs $44 - $48 and takes 16h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal?

The fastest way to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $140 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Copán Ruinas and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Copán Ruinas to Tikal. However, there are services departing from El Florido and arriving at Tikal via Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Copán Ruinas to Tikal?

The distance between Copán Ruinas and Tikal is 721 km. The road distance is 380.8 km.

How do I travel from Copán Ruinas to Tikal without a car?

The best way to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 16h 20m and costs $44 - $48.

How long does it take to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal?

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copán Ruinas to Tikal bus from?

Copán Ruinas to Tikal bus services, operated by Litegua, depart from El Florido station.

Where does the Copán Ruinas to Tikal bus arrive?

Copán Ruinas to Tikal bus services, operated by Litegua, arrive at Litegua Bus Station.

Can I drive from Copán Ruinas to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Copán Ruinas to Tikal is 381 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Copán Ruinas to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are 29+ hotels available in Tikal.

Copán Ruinas to Tikal - 6 ways to travel via bus, Public Minibus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus, Public Minibus via Guatemala City
best
1. Take the bus from El Florido to Litegua Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
10h 27m
$59–74
Drive, bus, Public Minibus
cheapest
1. Drive from Copán Ruinas to Los Amatescar
2. Take the bus from Los Amates to Río Dulcebus
3. Take the bus from Rio Dulce to Santa Elenabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
11h
$38–68
Drive 380.8 km
1. Drive from Copán Ruinas to Tikalcar 380.8 km
10h 29m
$53–76
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruins to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle
2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane GUA - FRS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
8h 37m
$149–456
Bus, Public Minibus
1. Take the bus from Copán Ruinas to Santa Rosa de Copánbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa de Copán to Esquipulasbus
3. Take the bus from Esquipulas to Flores - Santa Elenabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
16h 20m
$44–48
Shuttle, bus, Public Minibus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruins to Antigua Guatemalashuttle
2. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
19h 10m
$119–377

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

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Distance: 721.4 km
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Copán Ruinas, Honduras and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a vehicle from Copán Ruinas to Tikal via El Florido, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 10h 27m.

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