There are 4 ways to get from Tikal to Esquipulas by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Public Minibus, bus
best- Take the bus from Tikal to Santa ElenaTikal
- Take the bus from Flores - Santa Elena to EsquipulasSanta Elena
11h 2m$33Drive 459.6 km
- Drive from Tikal to Esquipulas459.6 km
10h 52m$56–81Shuttle, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Parque Nacional Tikal to Flores Airport
- Fly from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)FRS - GUA
- Take the bus from Guatemala to Esquipulas
8h 1m$90–219Public Minibus, bus via Esquipulas
- Take the bus from Tikal to Santa ElenaTikal
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Esquipulas
11h 52m$41–56
Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tikal to Esquipulas is to Public Minibus and bus which costs $33 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tikal to Esquipulas is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $90 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Tikal to Esquipulas. However, there are services departing from Tikal and arriving at Esquipulas via Flores - Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Tikal and Esquipulas is 490 km. The road distance is 459.6 km.
The best way to get from Tikal to Esquipulas without a car is to Public Minibus and bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $33.
It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Tikal to Esquipulas, including transfers.
Tikal to Esquipulas bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Tikal station.
Tikal to Esquipulas bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Santa Elena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tikal to Esquipulas is 460 km. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Tikal to Esquipulas.
There are 13+ hotels available in Esquipulas.
What companies run services between Tikal, Guatemala and Esquipulas, Chiquimula, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from Tikal to Esquipulas via Tikal, Santa Elena, and Flores - Santa Elena in around 11h 2m.
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- Website
- tag.com.gt
Flights from Mundo Maya Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Mundo Maya Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
Bus from Tikal to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16
- Phone
- +502 7942 4420
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Flores - Santa Elena to Esquipulas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- info@clarktours.com.gt
- Website
- clarktours.com.gt
Shuttle from Parque Nacional Tikal to Flores Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- clarktours.com.gt
- Phone
- +504 3247 0793
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Guatemala to Esquipulas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Santa Elena to Esquipulas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://transportesfuentedelnorte.com/en/
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