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How to Travel from

Cancún to Tikal

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Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Cancún International Airport to Mundo
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$978.26

Tropic Air

Website:
tropicair.com/
Plane from Cancún International Airport to Belize
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22

TAG Airlines

Website:
tag.com.gt/
Plane from Cancún International Airport to Mundo
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$978.26

Bus operators

Clark Tours

Phone:
+502 2412 4700
Website:
clarktours.com.gt
Bus from Melchor de Mencos to Tikal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$38.04–$59.78

Valencia Bus Line

Phone:
+501 670 5583
Website:
facebook.com/valenciabusline/
Bus from Corozal to Benque
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.93

Morales Transports

Phone:
+501 4223204
Website:
moralestransports.com/
Bus from Corozal to Belmopan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.76

Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz)

Website:
travelmundomaya.com/home
Bus from Chetumal to Flores
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96
Bus from Bacalar to Flores
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$86.96

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chetumal
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74

Autobuses Mayab

Phone:
+52 997 976 0191
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Felipe
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Bus from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Marlin Espadas

Phone:
+52 983 837 3229
Website:
marlinespadas.net/index.html
Bus from Chetumal to Melchor
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$50.00

Guatemala Local Buses

Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.32

Belize Airport Shuttle Service

Phone:
+501 615 7225
Website:
belizeairportshuttleservice.com/
Bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily

San Ignacio Shuttle Service

Phone:
+501 669 3391
Website:
sanignacioshuttles.com/
Bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand

Teddy Bear Shuttle

Phone:
+501 667 1441
Website:
teddybearshuttle.com/
Bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand

BZ Shuttle Service

Phone:
+501 671 7268
Website:
belizeshuttle.com/
Bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Train operators

Tren Maya

Website:
trenmaya.gob.mx/
Train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$97.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Tikal is to train and bus and drive via Melchor de Mencos which costs $50 - $141.30 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cancún to Tikal is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $152.17 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Cancún and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cancún to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 and arriving at Tikal via Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Bacalar and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

How far is it from Cancún to Tikal?

The distance between Cancún and Tikal is 621 km. The road distance is 726.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cancún to Tikal without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 19h 26m and costs $97.83 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Cancún to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cancún to Tikal bus from?

Cancún to Tikal bus services, operated by Autobuses Mayab, depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Cancún to Tikal?

The best way to get from Cancún to Tikal is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $152.17 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus and Public Minibus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 20h 49m.

Where does the Cancún to Tikal bus arrive?

Cancún to Tikal bus services, operated by Autobuses Mayab, arrive at Felipe Carrillo Puerto station.

What is the time difference between Cancún and Tikal?

Tikal is 1h behind Cancún. It is currently 23:00 in Cancún and 22:00 in Tikal.

Can I drive from Cancún to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Tikal is 727 km. It takes approximately 11h 12m to drive from Cancún to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are four+ hotels available in Tikal. Prices start at $41.75 per night.
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