What is the cheapest way to get from Tapachula to Tikal?

The cheapest way to get from Tapachula to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus via Guatemala City which costs $75 - $90 and takes 14h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tapachula to Tikal?

The fastest way to get from Tapachula to Tikal is to shuttle and fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $150 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Tapachula and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Tapachula to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tica Bus Tapachula and arriving at Tikal via Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Tapachula to Tikal?

The distance between Tapachula and Tikal is 804 km. The road distance is 659.2 km.

How do I travel from Tapachula to Tikal without a car?

The best way to get from Tapachula to Tikal without a car is to shuttle and Public Minibus which takes 21h 44m and costs $397.

How long does it take to get from Tapachula to Tikal?

It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Tapachula to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tapachula to Tikal bus from?

Tapachula to Tikal bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Terminal Tica Bus Tapachula station.

Where does the Tapachula to Tikal bus arrive?

Tapachula to Tikal bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 station.

Can I drive from Tapachula to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Tapachula to Tikal is 659 km. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Tapachula to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are 29+ hotels available in Tikal.

Tapachula to Tikal - 6 ways to travel via car, bus, Public Minibus, and shuttle

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

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Drive, bus, Public Minibus
best
1. Drive from Tapachula to Tocachécar
2. Take the bus from Tocaché to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
11h 27m
$88–128
Bus, Public Minibus via Guatemala City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus Tapachula to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
14h 50m
$77–85
Drive 659.2 km
1. Drive from Tapachula to Tikalcar 659.2 km
14h 16m
$80–115
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Antigua Guatemalashuttle
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
9h 16m
$159–252
Shuttle, Public Minibus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tapachula to Panajachelshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Panajachel to Santa Elenashuttle
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
21h 44m
$397
Bus, Public Minibus
1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Peten, Guatemalabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
22h 29m
$78–87

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

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Distance: 803.8 km
Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Terminal Tica Bus Tapachula to Tikal via Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 14h 50m.

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