What is the cheapest way to get from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán?

The cheapest way to get from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán?

The fastest way to get from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Xela, Quetzaltenango and Lake Atitlán?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Xela, Quetzaltenango and arriving at Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán?

The distance between Xela, Quetzaltenango and Lake Atitlán is 77 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.

How do I travel from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán without a car?

The best way to get from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán without a car is to bus via Quetzaltenango which takes 1h 25m and costs $24 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán bus from?

Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán bus services, operated by Eterna Primavera, depart from Quetzaltenango station.

Where does the Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán bus arrive?

Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán bus services, operated by Eterna Primavera, arrive at Panajachel station.

Can I drive from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán?

Yes, the driving distance between Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán.

Where can I stay near Lake Atitlán?

There are 421+ hotels available in Lake Atitlán.

Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlán by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus via Quetzaltenango
best
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachelbus
1h 25m
$25–26
Drive 76.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitláncar 76.6 km
1h 24m
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Lake Atitlántaxi 76.6 km
1h 24m
$55–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xela, Quetzaltenango to Panajachel / Lake Atitlan, Guatemalabus PanaXela
3h 13m
$24

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Distance: 76.9 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Xela, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Lake Atitlán, Guatemala?

Eterna Primavera operates a bus from Quetzaltenango to Panajachel twice daily. Tickets cost $20 and the journey takes 1h.

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