There are 3 ways to get from Semuc Champey to Tikal by bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Public Minibus
best- Take the bus from Lanquín to Floresbus Flores
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus Tikal
10h 24m$56–308Drive 304.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Semuc Champey to Tikalcar 304.4 km
8h 42m$34–49Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Lanquin to FloresFlores
- Take a shuttle bus from Flores to TikalFlores
10h 30m$44–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Semuc Champey to Tikal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Semuc Champey to Tikal is to drive which takes 8h 42m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Semuc Champey to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Lanquín and arriving at Tikal via Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Semuc Champey and Tikal is 311 km. The road distance is 304.4 km.
The best way to get from Semuc Champey to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 10h 24m and costs $55 - $310.
It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Semuc Champey to Tikal, including transfers.
Semuc Champey to Tikal bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), depart from Lanquín station.
Semuc Champey to Tikal bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), arrive at Flores station.
Yes, the driving distance between Semuc Champey to Tikal is 304 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Semuc Champey to Tikal.
There are 30+ hotels available in Tikal.
What companies run services between Semuc Champey, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from Semuc Champey to Tikal via Lanquín, Flores, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 10h 24m.
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- Website
- MayanOz
Bus from Lanquín to Flores
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $240–290
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
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- Website
- Getaway Travels
Shuttle from Lanquin to Flores
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Getaway Travels
Shuttle from Flores to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Getaway Travels
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