There are 6 ways to get from Retalhuleu to Panajachel by bus, shuttle, taxi, or car
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Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Retalhuleu to Guatemalabus Guatemala
- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to PanajachelGuatemala
5h 33m$37–204Drive 98 km
cheapest- Drive from Retalhuleu to Panajachelcar 98 km
2h$12–18Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Retalhuleu to Mazatenangobus Guatemala
- Take the taxi from Mazatenango to Panajacheltaxi
2h 10m$57–68Bus via Mixco
- Take the bus from Retalhuleu to Guatemala Citybus Guatemala
- Take the bus from San Lucas Sacatepéquez to Panajachelbus Guatemala
7h 48m$20–26Bus
- Take the bus from Retalhuleu to Guatemala Citybus Guatemala
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to San Pedro la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemalabus GuaSnPdLg / ...
10h 11m$58–64Taxi
- Take the taxi from Retalhuleu to Panajacheltaxi 98 km
2h$70–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retalhuleu to Panajachel is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Retalhuleu to Panajachel is to drive which takes 2h and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Retalhuleu to Panajachel. However, there are services departing from Retalhuleu and arriving at Panajachel via Plaza Barrios, Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7 and San Lucas Sacatepéquez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Retalhuleu and Panajachel is 295 km. The road distance is 98 km.
The best way to get from Retalhuleu to Panajachel without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 5h 33m and costs $35 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Retalhuleu to Panajachel, including transfers.
Retalhuleu to Panajachel bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, depart from Retalhuleu station.
Retalhuleu to Panajachel bus services, operated by Transportes Starbus, arrive at Guatemala City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retalhuleu to Panajachel is 98 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Retalhuleu to Panajachel.
There are 402+ hotels available in Panajachel.
What companies run services between Retalhuleu, Guatemala and Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Retalhuleu to Panajachel via Guatemala City, Plaza Barrios, Guatemala El Trebol Zona 7, and San Lucas Sacatepéquez in around 7h 48m.
- Phone
- +502 2440 3842
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes Santa Lucía Charras
Bus from Retalhuleu to Guatemala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14
- Schedules at
- Transportes Santa Lucía Charras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- $55–90
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