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

The cheapest way to get from Bluefields to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 44h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bluefields to Tikal is to fly and shuttle which takes 11h 2m and costs $85 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Bluefields and Tikal?

No, there is no direct bus from Bluefields to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Terminal Regional de Buses and arriving at Tikal via Managua, Frontera El Guasaule, Terminal San Benito - CCA, Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 38m.

How far is it from Bluefields to Tikal?

The distance between Bluefields and Tikal is 922 km. The road distance is 1286.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bluefields to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 36h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Bluefields to Tikal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bluefields to Tikal bus from?

Bluefields to Tikal bus services, operated by Transportes Martinez, depart from Terminal Regional de Buses station.

Where does the Bluefields to Tikal bus arrive?

Bluefields to Tikal bus services, operated by Transportes Martinez, arrive at Mercado Mayoreo station.

Can I drive from Bluefields to Tikal?

Yes, the driving distance between Bluefields to Tikal is 1286 km. It takes approximately 25h 5m to drive from Bluefields to Tikal.

Where can I stay near Tikal?

There are four+ hotels available in Tikal.

Bluefields to Tikal - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Bluefields to Tikal by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Bluefields Airport (BEF) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)BEF - FRS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikal
11h 2m
$85–375
Bus, Public Minibus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Regional de Buses to Mercado Mayoreo
2. Take the bus from Managua to Guasaule
3. Take the bus from Frontera El Guasaule to Terminal San Benito - CCAMga
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Benito - CCA to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1
5. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elena
6. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
36h 38m
Drive 1,286.5 km
1. Drive from Bluefields to Tikal1,286.5 km
25h 5m
$159–230
Bus, Public Minibus via San Pedro Sula
1. Take the bus from Bluefields to Managua
2. Take the bus from Managua Tica Bus to San Pedro Sula
3. Take the bus from San Pedro Sula to Esquipulas
4. Take the bus from Esquipulas to Flores - Santa Elena
5. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
40h 58m
$97–157
Bus, Public Minibus #2
1. Take the bus from Bluefields to Managua
2. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal San Carlos - TicabusMga / ...
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1
4. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elena
5. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
44h 3m
$105–149
Bus, Public Minibus #3
1. Take the bus from Bluefields to Managua
2. Take the bus from Managua Tica Bus to San Salvador
3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Guatemala City
4. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elena
5. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
45h 2m
$130–205

Bluefields Airport (BEF) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

9Weekly Planes

10h 6mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 921.8 km
Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Bluefields, Nicaragua and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Terminal Regional de Buses to Tikal via Mercado Mayoreo, Managua, Guasaule, Frontera El Guasaule, Terminal San Benito - CCA, Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1, Guatemala City, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 36h 38m.

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