What is the cheapest way to get from Zacapa to Tikal?

The cheapest way to get from Zacapa to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus which costs $36 and takes 11h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zacapa to Tikal?

The fastest way to get from Zacapa to Tikal is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 30m and costs $110 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Zacapa and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Zacapa to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Zacapa and arriving at Tikal via Río Hondo, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Zacapa to Tikal?

The distance between Zacapa and Tikal is 637 km. The road distance is 385.2 km.

How do I travel from Zacapa to Tikal without a car?

The best way to get from Zacapa to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus via Guatemala City which takes 10h 4m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Zacapa to Tikal?

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Zacapa to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zacapa to Tikal bus from?

Zacapa to Tikal bus services, operated by Litegua, depart from Río Hondo station.

Where does the Zacapa to Tikal bus arrive?

Zacapa to Tikal bus services, operated by Litegua, arrive at Litegua Bus Station.

Can I drive from Zacapa to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Zacapa to Tikal is 385 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Zacapa to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are 28+ hotels available in Tikal.

Zacapa to Tikal - 5 ways to travel via bus, Public Minibus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Zacapa to Tikal by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus, Public Minibus via Guatemala City
best
1. Take the bus from Río Hondo to Litegua Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
10h 4m
$59–72
Bus, Public Minibus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiquimula to Flores - Santa Elenabus Santa Elena
2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus Tikal
11h 47m
$36
Drive 385.2 km
1. Drive from Zacapa to Tikalcar 385.2 km
9h 40m
$47–68
Bus, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Río Hondo to Litegua Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane GUA - FRS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle
8h 30m
$118–216
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Zacapa to El Ranchobus
2. Take the bus from El Rancho to Cobánbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Cobán to Tikalshuttle
13h 37m

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 637.4 km
Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Zacapa, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Zacapa to Tikal via Río Hondo, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 10h 4m.

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