There are 6 ways to get from Panajachel to Retalhuleu by shuttle, bus, car, taxi, or ferry
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Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Terminal de AutobusesGuatemala
- Take the bus from Guatemala to Retalhuleubus Guatemala
6h 11m$38–205Drive 98.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Panajachel to Retalhuleucar 98.1 km
2h$12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panajachel to Retalhuleutaxi 98.1 km
2h$70–90Bus via Mixco
- Take the bus from Panajachel to San Lucas Sacatepéquezbus Guatemala
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Retalhuleubus Guatemala
7h 46m$19–26Bus
- Take the bus from Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to Guatemala Citybus GuaPana
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Retalhuleubus Guatemala
10h$58–65Ferry, taxi, bus
- Take the ferry from Panajachel to San Pedro La Lagunaferry
- Take the taxi from San Pedro La Laguna to Mazatenangotaxi
- Take the bus from Mazatenango to Retalhuleubus
3h 20m$46–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panajachel to Retalhuleu is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Panajachel to Retalhuleu is to drive which takes 2h and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Panajachel to Retalhuleu. However, there are services departing from Panajachel and arriving at Retalhuleu via San Lucas Sacatepéquez, El Trebol and Guatemala City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Panajachel and Retalhuleu is 297 km. The road distance is 98.1 km.
The best way to get from Panajachel to Retalhuleu without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $35 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Panajachel to Retalhuleu, including transfers.
Panajachel to Retalhuleu bus services, operated by Transportes Rebuli, depart from Panajachel station.
Panajachel to Retalhuleu bus services, operated by Transportes Rebuli, arrive at San Lucas Sacatepéquez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panajachel to Retalhuleu is 98 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Panajachel to Retalhuleu.
There are 54+ hotels available in Retalhuleu.
What companies run services between Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala and Retalhuleu, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Panajachel to Retalhuleu via San Lucas Sacatepéquez, El Trebol, Plaza Barrios, and Guatemala City in around 7h 46m.
Ferry from Panajachel to San Pedro La Laguna
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- $40–90
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