There are 6 ways to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal by car, bus, shuttle, plane, or taxi
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Drive, bus, Public Minibus
best- Drive from Copán Ruinas to Gualán
- Take the bus from Gualán to Río Dulce
- Take the bus from Rio Dulce to Flores - Santa Elena
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
11h 15m$43–61Bus, Public Minibus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Florido to Chiquimula
- Take the bus from Chiquimula to Flores - Santa Elena
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
12h 5m$40–55Drive 380.8 km
- Drive from Copán Ruinas to Tikal380.8 km
10h 28m$53–76Shuttle, fly, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruins to Guatemala City
- Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)GUA - FRS
- Take the taxi from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to Tikal
8h 13m$133–471Bus, Public Minibus via Santa Rosa de Copán
- Take the bus from Copán Ruinas to Santa Rosa de Copán
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa de Copán to Esquipulas
- Take the bus from Esquipulas to Flores - Santa Elena
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
16h 20m$43–60Shuttle, bus, Public Minibus
- Take a shuttle bus from Copán Ruins to Guatemala City
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elena
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
16h 32m$98–361
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal is to bus and Public Minibus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal is to shuttle and fly and taxi which takes 8h 13m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Copán Ruinas to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Copán Ruinas and arriving at Tikal via Santa Rosa de Copán, Esquipulas and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Copán Ruinas and Tikal is 447 km. The road distance is 380.8 km.
The best way to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus via Santa Rosa de Copán which takes 16h 20m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Copán Ruinas to Tikal, including transfers.
Copán Ruinas to Tikal bus services, operated by Casasola Express, depart from Copán Ruinas station.
Copán Ruinas to Tikal bus services, operated by Casasola Express, arrive at Santa Rosa de Copán station.
Yes, the driving distance between Copán Ruinas to Tikal is 381 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Copán Ruinas to Tikal.
There are four+ hotels available in Tikal.
What companies run services between Copán Ruinas, Honduras and Tikal, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from Copán Ruinas to Tikal via El Florido, Chiquimula, Chiquimula, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 12h 5m.
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- Website
- tag.com.gt
Flights from La Aurora International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from La Aurora International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Phone
- +502 2326 959
- servicioalcliente@litegua.com
- Website
- sistemas.litegua.com
Bus from Gualán to Río Dulce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Schedules at
- sistemas.litegua.com
- Primera Plus
- $14
- Primera Clase
- $20
- Especial Plus
- $7
Bus from El Florido to Chiquimula
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Schedules at
- sistemas.litegua.com
- Primera Plus
- $14
- Primera Clase
- $20
- Especial Plus
- $7
- Phone
- +502 7942 4420
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Rio Dulce to Flores - Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Chiquimula to Flores - Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Esquipulas to Flores - Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16
- Website
- turansa.com
Shuttle from Copán Ruins to Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Schedules at
- turansa.com
- Phone
- +504 2516 2208
- casasolaexpresshn@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Copán Ruinas to Santa Rosa de Copán
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Book at
- transportesonline.hn
- Phone
- +504 3247 0793
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Santa Rosa de Copán to Esquipulas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $6–23
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- http://www.guatemalatransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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