What is the cheapest way to get from Granada to Tikal?

The cheapest way to get from Granada to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus which costs $110 - $140 and takes 27h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Granada to Tikal?

The fastest way to get from Granada to Tikal is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 28m and costs $350 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Granada and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Granada to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Granada and arriving at Tikal via Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

How far is it from Granada to Tikal?

The distance between Granada and Tikal is 771 km. The road distance is 985.7 km.

How do I travel from Granada to Tikal without a car?

The best way to get from Granada to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 27h 45m and costs $110 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Granada to Tikal?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Granada to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Granada to Tikal bus from?

Granada to Tikal bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Granada station.

Where does the Granada to Tikal bus arrive?

Granada to Tikal bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador station.

Can I drive from Granada to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Granada to Tikal is 986 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Granada to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are 30+ hotels available in Tikal.

Granada to Tikal - 5 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and Public Minibus

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There are 5 ways to get from Granada to Tikal by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane MGA - FRS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
8h 28m
$355–505
Bus, Public Minibus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Granada to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Ciudad de Guatemalabus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
27h 45m
$115–138
Drive 985.7 km
1. Drive from Granada to Tikalcar 985.7 km
19h 50m
$122–176
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Estacion de Autobuses La Ceibashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Estacion de Autobuses La Ceiba to Punta Gordashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Punta Gorda to San Ignacioshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle
35h 11m
Bus, Public Minibus via Guatemala City
1. Take the bus from Granada to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
35h 12m
$119–142

Managua Airport (MGA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

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Map of how to get from Granada to Tikal.

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Distance: 770.9 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Granada, Nicaragua and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Granada to Tikal via Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 27h 45m.

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