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There are 6 ways to get from Tulum to Tikal National Park by bus, car, shuttle or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Bus, Public Minibus  •  18h 37m

  1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
  2. Take the bus from Bacalar to Flores
  3. Take the Public Minibus from Santa Elena to Tikal

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Shuttle  •  16h 5m

  1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chetumal
  2. Take a shuttle bus from Chetumal to Melchor de Mencos
  3. Take a shuttle bus from Melchor de Mencos to Tikal

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Bus, drive  •  8h 58m

  1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
  2. Take the bus from Corozal to Belmopan
  3. Drive from Belmopan to Tikal National Park

Drive  •  9h 10m

  1. Drive from Tulum to Tikal National Park 593.8 km

Bus, drive via Felipe Carrillo Puerto  •  12h 39m

  1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Felipe Carrillo Puerto
  2. Take the bus from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Chetumal
  3. Take the bus from Corozal to Belmopan
  4. Drive from San Ignacio to Tikal National Park

Shuttle, fly  •  9h 54m

  1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2
  2. Fly from Cancun (CUN) to Flores (FRS) CUN - FRS

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The cheapest way to get from Tulum to Tikal National Park is to drive which costs $1200 - $1800 and takes 9h 10m.

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The fastest way to get from Tulum to Tikal National Park is to drive which takes 9h 10m and costs $1200 - $1800.

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No, there is no direct bus from Tulum to Tikal National Park. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum and arriving at Tikal via Bacalar, Flores and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

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The distance between Tulum and Tikal National Park is 697 km. The road distance is 593.8 km.

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The best way to get from Tulum to Tikal National Park without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 18h 37m and costs $1400 - $2700.

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It takes approximately 18h 37m to get from Tulum to Tikal National Park, including transfers.

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Tulum to Tikal National Park bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum station.

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Tulum to Tikal National Park bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Tikal station.

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Tikal National Park is 1h behind Tulum. It is currently 4:44 PM in Tulum and 3:44 PM in Tikal National Park.

Yes, the driving distance between Tulum to Tikal National Park is 594 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Tulum to Tikal National Park.

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  • Distance: 696.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 37m

What companies run services between Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Tikal National Park, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Tulum to Tikal National Park via Bacalar, Flores, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 18h 37m.

Airlines
TAG Airlines
Website
tag.com.gt
Flights from Cancun to Flores via Guatemala City
Ave. Duration
4h 59m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $550
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
avianca.com
Flights from Cancun to Flores via Guatemala City
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$160 - $850
Bus operators
ADO

Autobuses de Oriente (ADO) is one of Mexico’s largest bus companies, mainly operating south of Mexico City and into the Yucatan Peninsula. Choose from three bus classes: ADO (first class), ADO GL (luxury class) and ADO Platino (platinum class and the most expensive). All buses are comfortable, with reclining seats, blackout curtains, air conditioning and a toilet; ADO Platino offers additional amenities such as extra legroom, onboard Wi-Fi and individual screens.

Contact Details
Phone
+52 555 784 4652
Email
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website
ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$15 - $40
Schedules at
ado.com.mx
Book at
ado.com.mx
ADO GL
$26 - $35
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$7 - $26
Schedules at
ado.com.mx
Book at
ado.com.mx
ADO GL
$14 - $18
Autobuses Unidos (AU)
Phone
+52 555 784 4652
Email
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website
ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$11 - $26
Schedules at
ado.com.mx
Book at
ado.com.mx
Guatemala Local Buses
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$2 - $16
Autobuses Mayab
Phone
+52 997 976 0191
Email
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website
ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$10 - $17
Schedules at
ahorrobus.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$4 - $8
Schedules at
ahorrobus.com.mx
Bus from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Chetumal
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$7 - $13
Schedules at
ahorrobus.com.mx
Turismo y Excursiones Alianza Bacalar
Phone
+52 983 119 9526
Email
turismoalianzabacalar@gmail.com
Website
facebook.com
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$20 - $23
Schedules at
facebook.com
Valencia Bus Line
Phone
+501 6705583 / 6212581
Email
valenciasbusservice@hotmail.com
Website
facebook.com
Bus from Corozal to Belmopan
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
5 times a week
Schedules at
facebook.com
Cancun Shuttle
Phone
+52 998 980 0807
Email
contact@cancunshuttle.com
Website
cancunshuttle.com
Shuttle from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$45 - $100
Schedules at
cancunshuttle.com
Mexico local shuttle
Shuttle from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chetumal
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$12
Unión Nacional de Transportistas del Cambio (UNTRAC)
Phone
+52 984 116 3495
Website
mexico.datagemba.com
Shuttle from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chetumal
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$4 - $12
Schedules at
mexico.datagemba.com
Clark Tours
Phone
+502 2412 4700
Email
info@clarktours.com.gt
Website
clarktours.com.gt
Shuttle from Melchor de Mencos to Tikal
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$40 - $60
Schedules at
clarktours.com.gt

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