There are 3 ways to get from Tenosique to Tikal by bus, car, train, 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 Tenosique de Pino Suárez to Chetumalbus
- Take the bus from Chetumal to Floresbus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
18h 8m$102–470Drive 283.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tenosique to Tikalcar 283.6 km
5h 23m$35–50Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Boca del Cerro to Estación Tren Maya Palenquetrain
- Take a shuttle bus from Palenque to Flores
- Take a shuttle bus from Flores to Tikal
12h 11m$77–127
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenosique to Tikal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tenosique to Tikal is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenosique to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Tenosique de Pino Suárez and arriving at Tikal via Chetumal and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.
The distance between Tenosique and Tikal is 916 km. The road distance is 283.6 km.
The best way to get from Tenosique to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 18h 8m and costs $100 - $470.
It takes approximately 18h 8m to get from Tenosique to Tikal, including transfers.
Tenosique to Tikal bus services, operated by Autobuses Unidos (AU), depart from Tenosique de Pino Suárez station.
Tenosique to Tikal bus services, operated by Autobuses Unidos (AU), arrive at Chetumal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenosique to Tikal is 284 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Tenosique to Tikal.
There are 28+ hotels available in Tikal.
What companies run services between Tenosique, Mexico and Tikal, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Tenosique de Pino Suárez to Tikal via Chetumal, Flores, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 18h 8m.
- Phone
- +52 559 771 1000
- Website
- trenmaya.gob.mx
Train from Estación Tren Maya Boca del Cerro to Estación Tren Maya Palenque
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–55
- Website
- https://reservas.ventaboletostrenmaya.com.mx/web/portal/inicio
- Special Tourist (INAPAM)
- $11–14
- Local Tourist
- $14–17
- National Tourist
- $21–25
- International Tourist
- $28–33
- National Premier
- $30–40
- International Premier
- $45–55
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Tenosique de Pino Suárez to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- [email protected]
- Website
- travelmundomaya.com
Bus from Chetumal to Flores
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- https://travelmundomaya.com/home
- Airport
- $330–390
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
- Phone
- +502 5308 5106
- [email protected]
- Website
- adrenalinatours.com
Shuttle from Palenque to Flores
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Website
- https://adrenalinatours.com/
- [email protected]
- Website
- belizetransfer.com
Shuttle from Flores to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://belizetransfer.com/travels/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Want to know more about Flixbus?, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.