What is the cheapest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park is to bus and Public Minibus which costs $65 - $70 and takes 18h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park?

The fastest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $140 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Quetzaltenango and Tikal National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park. However, there are services departing from Quetzaltenango/Xela and arriving at Tikal via Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park?

The distance between Quetzaltenango and Tikal National Park is 672 km. The road distance is 544.9 km.

How do I travel from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park without a car is to bus and Public Minibus via Guatemala City which takes 9h 52m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park?

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park bus from?

Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, depart from Quetzaltenango/Xela station.

Where does the Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park bus arrive?

Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, arrive at Transportes Fuente del Norte station.

Can I drive from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park is 545 km. It takes approximately 12h 34m to drive from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park.

Where can I stay near Tikal National Park?

There are 29+ hotels available in Tikal National Park.

Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park - 6 ways to travel via bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Park by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus, Public Minibus via Guatemala City
best
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
9h 52m
$77–111
Bus, Public Minibus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus Gtm
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
18h 40m
$65–70
Drive 544.9 km
1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to Tikal National Parkcar 544.9 km
12h 34m
$66–95
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango Xela 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
6h 26m
$148–233
Bus, shuttle, Public Minibus
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Santa Elenashuttle
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
17h 25m
$117
Bus, Public Minibus
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Guatemala Citybus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
10h 43m
$74

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

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Distance: 671.5 km
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Tikal National Park, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Tikal via Transportes Fuente del Norte, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 9h 52m.

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