There are 5 ways to get from Lago de Atitlán to Poptún by shuttle, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, fly, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobuses
- Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane GUA - FRS
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Poptúnbus
7h 57m$150–381Drive 398.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Panajachel to Poptúncar 398.6 km
9h 11m$49–70Bus via Rio Dulce
- Take the bus from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to Antigua Guatemalabus
- Take the bus from Litegua Bus Station to Río Dulcebus
- Take the bus from Rio Dulce to Poptúnbus
13h 27m$59–77Bus
- Take the bus from San Juan la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemala to Guatemala Citybus GuaSnJnLg / ...
- Take the bus from Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 to Poptúnbus Guatemala
15h 18m$72–85Bus #2
- Take the bus from Panajachel to Floresbus Panajachel
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Poptúnbus Guatemala
16h 43m$82–96
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lago de Atitlán to Poptún is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lago de Atitlán to Poptún is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $150 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Lago de Atitlán to Poptún. However, there are services departing from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala and arriving at Poptún via Antigua Guatemala, Los Arcos, Litegua Bus Station and Rio Dulce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Lago de Atitlán and Poptún is 483 km. The road distance is 398.6 km.
The best way to get from Lago de Atitlán to Poptún without a car is to bus via Rio Dulce which takes 13h 27m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Lago de Atitlán to Poptún, including transfers.
Lago de Atitlán to Poptún bus services, operated by GuateGo, depart from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala station.
Lago de Atitlán to Poptún bus services, operated by GuateGo, arrive at Antigua Guatemala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lago de Atitlán to Poptún is 399 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Lago de Atitlán to Poptún.
There are two+ hotels available in Poptún.
What companies run services between Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala and Poptún, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to Poptún via Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala City, Los Arcos, Tipografía, Litegua Bus Station, and Rio Dulce in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- tag.com.gt
Flights from La Aurora International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
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