There are 4 ways to get from Tikal to Chetumal 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.
Public Minibus, bus
best- Take the bus from Tikal to Santa Elenabus Tikal
- Take the bus from Flores to Chetumalbus Chetumal
9h 4m$1,112–7,112Drive 357.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tikal to Chetumalcar 357.5 km
6h 55m$739–1,068Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Tikal to Melchor de MencosBp9a
- Take a shuttle bus from Melchor de Mencos to ChetumalFlores
12h 37m$1,253–1,603Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Tikal to San Ignacio
- Take the bus from CWC Bus Terminal to Nuevo Mercadobus Benque
9h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tikal to Chetumal is to drive which costs $700 - $1100 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tikal to Chetumal is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs $700 - $1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tikal to Chetumal. However, there are services departing from Tikal and arriving at Chetumal via Flores. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Tikal and Chetumal is 415 km. The road distance is 357.5 km.
The best way to get from Tikal to Chetumal without a car is to Public Minibus and bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $1100 - $7500.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Tikal to Chetumal, including transfers.
Tikal to Chetumal bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Tikal station.
Tikal to Chetumal bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Santa Elena station.
Chetumal is 1h ahead of Tikal. It is currently 8:16 AM in Tikal and 9:16 AM in Chetumal.
Yes, the driving distance between Tikal to Chetumal is 357 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Tikal to Chetumal.
What companies run services between Tikal, Guatemala and Chetumal, Mexico?
You can take a vehicle from Tikal to Chetumal via Tikal, Santa Elena, and Flores in around 9h 4m.
Bus from Tikal to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $113
- [email protected]
- Website
- travelmundomaya.com
Bus from Flores to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,000–7,000
- Website
- https://travelmundomaya.com/home
- Airport
- $5,500–7,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- clarktours.com.gt
Shuttle from Tikal to Melchor de Mencos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $703
- Schedules at
- clarktours.com.gt
- Phone
- +52 983 837 3229
- [email protected]
- Website
- marlinespadas.net
Shuttle from Melchor de Mencos to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Schedules at
- marlinespadas.net
- Book at
- marlinespadas.net
- Phone
- +501 669 3391
- [email protected]
- Website
- sanignacioshuttles.com
Shuttle from Tikal to San Ignacio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.sanignacioshuttles.com/
- Phone
- +501 614 5175
- [email protected]
- Website
- nayawalk.com
Bus from CWC Bus Terminal to Nuevo Mercado
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Schedules at
- nayawalk.com
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 What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 380+ hotels available in Chetumal.