There are 3 ways to get from Tikal to Poptún by bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tikal to Poptún is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tikal to Poptún is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Tikal to Poptún. However, there are services departing from Tikal and arriving at Poptún via Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Tikal and Poptún is 166 km. The road distance is 137.8 km.
The best way to get from Tikal to Poptún without a car is to Public Minibus and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Tikal to Poptún, including transfers.
Tikal to Poptún bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Tikal station.
Tikal to Poptún bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Santa Elena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tikal to Poptún is 138 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Tikal to Poptún.
There are two+ hotels available in Poptún.
What companies run services between Tikal, Guatemala and Poptún, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from Tikal to Poptún via Tikal, Santa Elena, and Santa Elena in around 4h 36m.
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Bus from Tikal to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16
- Phone
- +504 9919-5375
- Website
- cristobalcolon.com.gt
Bus from Santa Elena to Poptún
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- cristobalcolon.com.gt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- $100–120
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