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How to get fromLake Atitlán to Tikalby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Atitlán to Tikal by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, Public Minibus via Chichicastenango

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chichicastenango to Guatemala Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    9h 54m
    $93–362

  2. Drive 522.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Atitlán to Tikalcar car 522.6 km
    12h 59m
    $63–91

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesshuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    7h 28m
    $134–386

  4. Shuttle, Public Minibus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Santa Elenashuttle bus Panajachel
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus Tikal
    15h 57m
    $97

  5. Bus, Public Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Panajachel to Terminal de Autobusesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    10h 33m
    $85–113

  6. Bus, Public Minibus #2

    1. Take the bus from Panajachel to Floresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus Tikal
    17h 24m
    $72

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 643.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Lake Atitlán, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Atitlán to Tikal via Panajachel, Chichicastenango, Chichicastenango, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 9h 54m.

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