There are 3 ways to get from Tikal to Palenque by bus, car, or shuttle
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Public Minibus, bus
best- Take the bus from Tikal to Santa Elenabus Tikal
- Take the bus from Flores to Palenquebus Flores
11h 4m$1,016–6,616Drive 361.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tikal to Palenquecar 361.4 km
6h 37m$771–1,113Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Tikal to FloresFlores
- Take a shuttle bus from Flores to PalenqueFlores
10h 30m$1,096–1,193
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tikal to Palenque is to drive which costs $750 - $1200 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tikal to Palenque is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $750 - $1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tikal to Palenque. However, there are services departing from Tikal and arriving at Palenque via Flores. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Tikal and Palenque is 368 km. The road distance is 361.4 km.
The best way to get from Tikal to Palenque without a car is to Public Minibus and bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $1000 - $7000.
It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Tikal to Palenque, including transfers.
Tikal to Palenque bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Tikal station.
Tikal to Palenque bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Santa Elena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tikal to Palenque is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Tikal to Palenque.
There are 74+ hotels available in Palenque.
What companies run services between Tikal, Guatemala and Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico?
You can take a vehicle from Tikal to Palenque via Tikal, Santa Elena, and Flores in around 11h 4m.
Bus from Tikal to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $116
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