There are 3 ways to get from Lago de Izabal to Tikal by bus, plane, taxi, or car
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Bus, fly, taxi
best- Take the bus from El Estor 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 56m$111–232Drive 273 km
cheapest- Drive from El Estor to Tikal273 km
7h 50m$33–48Bus, Public Minibus
- Take the bus from El Estor to Guatemala City
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elena
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
16h 42m$55–77
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lago de Izabal to Tikal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lago de Izabal to Tikal is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lago de Izabal to Tikal. However, there are services departing from El Estor and arriving at Tikal via Guatemala City and Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
The distance between Lago de Izabal and Tikal is 584 km. The road distance is 273 km.
The best way to get from Lago de Izabal to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 16h 42m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Lago de Izabal to Tikal, including transfers.
Lago de Izabal to Tikal bus services, operated by Autobuses FDN (Fuente Del Norte), depart from El Estor station.
Lago de Izabal to Tikal bus services, operated by Autobuses FDN (Fuente Del Norte), arrive at Guatemala City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lago de Izabal to Tikal is 273 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Lago de Izabal to Tikal.
There are four+ hotels available in Tikal.
What companies run services between Lago de Izabal, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from El Estor to Tikal via Guatemala City, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 16h 42m.
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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
Bus from El Estor to Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportesfuentedelnorte.com/en/
Bus from Guatemala City to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://transportesfuentedelnorte.com/en/
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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