How to Travel from
Riviera Maya to Tikal
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Riviera Maya, Mexico → Tikal, Guatemala
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Riviera Maya to Tikal
Composite routes from Riviera Maya to Tikal
Cheapest
10 h 49 min
Car
631 km.
from $34
Other
11 h 22 min
Train, Bus
441 km.
from $448.24
13 h 29 min
440 km.
from $82.52
20 h 9 min
440 km.
from $158.87
Route Navigator Riviera Maya - Tikal
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Continue
37 м
37 м
Turn left
109 м
109 м
Continue
122 м
122 м
Turn left onto Calle Álamo
Calle Álamo, 145 м
145 м
Turn left onto Calle Vivoros
Calle Vivoros, 81 м
81 м
Turn right
40 km 539 м
40 km 539 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
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113 м
Turn slight right
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121 м
Turn right
38 м
38 м
Turn left
1 km 769 м
1 km 769 м
Turn right
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75 м
Turn left
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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
Bus operators
Found: 11
CT
Clark Tours
Website
MT
Morales Transports
Website
MM
Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz)
Website
AD
ADO
Website
AU
Autobuses Unidos (AU)
Website
AM
Autobuses Mayab
Website
ME
Marlin Espadas
Website
GL
Guatemala Local Buses
UN
Unión Nacional de Transportistas del Cambio (UNTRAC)
Website
TF
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Website
ML
Mexico local shuttle
GL
Guatemala Local Buses
1h 30m
3 times a day
$17.95
UN
Unión Nacional de Transportistas del Cambio (UNTRAC)
3h 50m
Once daily
$5.61–$12.10
+52 984 116 3495
+52 984 116 3495
TF
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
1h 20m
Every 15 minutes
$1.91–$2.55
+52 998 937 3102
+52 998 937 3102
ML
Mexico local shuttle
3h 40m
4 times a day
$14.14
Train operators
Found: 1
TM
Tren Maya
Website
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Riviera Maya to Tikal?
The cheapest way to get from Riviera Maya to Tikal is to bus and drive which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 13h 29m.
What is the fastest way to get from Riviera Maya to Tikal?
The fastest way to get from Riviera Maya to Tikal is to drive which takes 9h 52m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Riviera Maya and Tikal?
No, there is no direct bus from Riviera Maya to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Puerto Aventuras and arriving at Tikal via Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum, Bacalar and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.
How far is it from Riviera Maya to Tikal?
The distance between Riviera Maya and Tikal is 699 km. The road distance is 636.4 km.
How do I travel from Riviera Maya to Tikal without a car?
The best way to get from Riviera Maya to Tikal without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 18h 51m and costs $76.09 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Riviera Maya to Tikal?
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Riviera Maya to Tikal, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Riviera Maya to Tikal bus from?
Riviera Maya to Tikal bus services, operated by Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen, depart from Puerto Aventuras station.
Where does the Riviera Maya to Tikal bus arrive?
Riviera Maya to Tikal bus services, operated by Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen, arrive at Tulum station.
What is the time difference between Riviera Maya and Tikal?
Tikal is 1h behind Riviera Maya. It is currently 04:15 in Riviera Maya and 03:15 in Tikal.
Can I drive from Riviera Maya to Tikal?
Yes, the driving distance between Riviera Maya to Tikal is 636 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Riviera Maya 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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