Rome2Rio

How to get fromEsquipulas to Tikalby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to Tikal

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

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

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

  1. Bus, Public Minibus via Guatemala City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Esquipulas to Guatemalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus
    10h 4m
    $64–83

  2. Bus, Public Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Esquipulas to Flores - Santa Elenabus bus Santa Elena
    2. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus bus Tikal
    11h 2m
    $36

  3. Drive  459.6 km

    1. Drive from Esquipulas to Tikalcar car 459.6 km
    10h 54m
    $48–70

  4. Bus to La Aurora International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Esquipulas to Guatemalabus bus
    2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane GUA - FRS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    8h 30m
    $138–217

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Esquipulas to El Ranchobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Rancho to Cobánbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cobán to Tikalshuttle bus
    15h 11m
    $105–111

  6. Bus, bus to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Ignacio to San Salvadorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Salvador to San Salvador Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane SAL - FRS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    10h 48m
    $251–403

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Esquipulas to Tikal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 655.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Esquipulas, Chiquimula, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Esquipulas to Tikal via Guatemala, Litegua Bus Station, Guatemala City, Flores - Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 10h 4m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Italy Travel Guides, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.