How to Travel from
Cancun to Tikal
by Plane, Route or Car
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Cancun, Mexico → Tikal, Guatemala
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cancun to Tikal
Composite routes from Cancun to Tikal
Cheapest
12 h 10 min
Car
721 km.
from $39
Other
12 h 48 min
Train, bus, drive via Melchor de Mencos, Train, bus, drive via Melchor de Mencos
526 km.
from $77.41
11 h 37 min
Train, Bus
525 km.
from $149.22
5 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
526 km.
from $10.87
18 h 50 min
Train
525 km.
from $198.26
20 h 49 min
524 km.
from $158.39
Route Navigator Cancun - Tikal
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Continue onto Calle 50 Poniente
Calle 50 Poniente, 188 м
188 м
Turn right onto Avenida Vicente Lombardo Toledano
Avenida Vicente Lombardo Toledano, 1 km 250 м
1 km 250 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Palenque
Avenida Palenque, 1 km 579 м
1 km 579 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Palenque
Avenida Palenque, 201 м
201 м
Turn right onto Tres Palos
Tres Palos, 121 м
121 м
Turn left
230 м
230 м
Turn right onto Chancanab
Chancanab, 77 м
77 м
Turn sharp left onto Avenida La Costa
Avenida La Costa, 1 km 697 м
1 km 697 м
Turn left onto Avenida Kabah
Avenida Kabah, 1 km 253 м
1 km 253 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Kabah
Avenida Kabah, 105 м
105 м
Keep right
1 km 711 м
1 km 711 м
Continue onto Avenida Kabah
Avenida Kabah, 130 м
130 м
Continue onto Avenida Kabah
Avenida Kabah, 331 м
331 м
Keep right
60 km 385 м
60 km 385 м
Keep right onto Boulevard Playa del Carmen
Boulevard Playa del Carmen, 1 km 222 м
1 km 222 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boulevard Playa del Carmen
Boulevard Playa del Carmen, 116 м
116 м
Keep left and take MEX 307 toward Chetumal, Tulum
Chetumal, Tulum, MEX 307, 391 м
391 м
Keep right
401 м
401 м
Keep left and take MEX 307 toward Chetumal, Tulum
Chetumal, Tulum, MEX 307, 1 km 593 м
1 km 593 м
Keep right
80 м
80 м
Keep left and take MEX 307 toward Chetumal, Tulum
Chetumal, Tulum, MEX 307, 2 km 692 м
2 km 692 м
Keep right
335 м
335 м
Turn left
6 м
6 м
Turn right onto Carretera Reforma Agraria - Puerto Juárez
Carretera Reforma Agraria - Puerto Juárez, 59 km 676 м
59 km 676 м
Keep right
92 km 721 м
92 km 721 м
Keep left onto Carretera Reforma Agraria-Puerto Juárez
Carretera Reforma Agraria-Puerto Juárez, 5 km 988 м
5 km 988 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenida Benito Juárez García
Avenida Benito Juárez García, 1 km 197 м
1 km 197 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenida Benito Juárez García
Avenida Benito Juárez García, 144 km 189 м
144 km 189 м
Keep right
339 м
339 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Carretera Ramal a Subteniente López
Carretera Ramal a Subteniente López, 1 km 317 м
1 km 317 м
Keep right onto Avenida México
Avenida México, 3 km 927 м
3 km 927 м
Turn right
102 м
102 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Philip Goldson Highway
Philip Goldson Highway, 318 м
318 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
293 м
293 м
Turn sharp right
5 km 757 м
5 km 757 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Philip Goldson Highway
Philip Goldson Highway, 18 km 105 м
18 km 105 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto AR2
29 km 72 м
29 km 72 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Orange Walk Bypass
Orange Walk Bypass, 4 km 594 м
4 km 594 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Orange Walk Bypass
Orange Walk Bypass, 4 km 295 м
4 km 295 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Philip Goldson Highway
Philip Goldson Highway, 35 km 583 м
35 km 583 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Philip Goldson Highway
Philip Goldson Highway, 28 km 31 м
28 km 31 м
Keep right onto Burrell Boom Road
Burrell Boom Road, 41 м
41 м
Turn slight right onto Burrell Boom Road
Burrell Boom Road, 19 km 183 м
19 km 183 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hattieville Roundabout
Hattieville Roundabout, 62 м
62 м
Turn slight right onto George Price Highway
George Price Highway, 53 km 716 м
53 km 716 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto George Price Highway
George Price Highway, 16 km 64 м
16 km 64 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Iguana Creek Roundabout
Iguana Creek Roundabout, 83 м
83 м
Continue onto George Price Highway
George Price Highway, 16 km 445 м
16 km 445 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto George Price Avenue
George Price Avenue, 1 km 338 м
1 km 338 м
Turn right onto Liberty Street
Liberty Street, 166 м
166 м
Turn left onto George Price Avenue
George Price Avenue, 162 м
162 м
Turn right onto Wooden Bridge Road
Wooden Bridge Road, 429 м
429 м
Turn slight left onto Joseph Andrews Drive
Joseph Andrews Drive, 297 м
297 м
Turn right onto Waight Street
Waight Street, 456 м
456 м
Turn left onto Joseph Andrews Drive
Joseph Andrews Drive, 449 м
449 м
Turn slight right onto Benque Viejo Road
Benque Viejo Road, 268 м
268 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto George Price Highway
George Price Highway, 11 km 755 м
11 km 755 м
Turn right onto George Street
George Street, 1 km 837 м
1 km 837 м
Turn left onto Baron Bliss Street
Baron Bliss Street, 393 м
393 м
Turn right onto George Price Boulevard
George Price Boulevard, 87 м
87 м
Turn slight right onto George Price Highway
George Price Highway, 33 km 194 м
33 km 194 м
Turn left
1 km 378 м
1 km 378 м
Turn right
169 м
169 м
Turn left onto Carretera Centroamericana 13
Carretera Centroamericana 13, 25 km 755 м
25 km 755 м
Turn left
113 м
113 м
Turn slight right
121 м
121 м
Turn right
38 м
38 м
Turn left
1 km 769 м
1 km 769 м
Turn right
75 м
75 м
Turn left
111 м
111 м
Turn right
151 м
151 м
Turn left onto Carretera Centroamericana 13
Carretera Centroamericana 13, 5 km 740 м
5 km 740 м
Keep right onto RD PET-03
2 km 200 м
2 km 200 м
Continue onto RD-PET-3
RD-PET-3, 34 km 556 м
34 km 556 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 3
Bus operators
Found: 12
CT
Clark Tours
Website
VB
Valencia Bus Line
Website
MT
Morales Transports
Website
MM
Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz)
Website
AD
ADO
Website
AM
Autobuses Mayab
Website
ME
Marlin Espadas
Website
GL
Guatemala Local Buses
BA
Belize Airport Shuttle Service
Website
SI
San Ignacio Shuttle Service
Website
TB
Teddy Bear Shuttle
Website
BS
BZ Shuttle Service
Website
GL
Guatemala Local Buses
1h 30m
3 times a day
$17.95
Train operators
Found: 1
TM
Tren Maya
Website
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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