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How to get fromVolcán Ipala to Tikalby taxi, bus, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Volcán Ipala to Tikal by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus, Public Minibus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Volcán Ipala to Chiquimulataxi
    2. Take the bus from Chiquimula to Flores - Santa Elenabus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
    11h 2m
    $67–73

  2. Drive 450.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Volcán Ipala to Tikalcar450.9 km
    10h 47m
    $55–79

  3. Taxi, bus to La Aurora International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Volcán Ipala to Chiquimulataxi
    2. Take the bus from Chiquimula to Guatemala Citybus
    3. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)planeGUA - FRS
    4. Take the taxi from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to Tikaltaxi
    7h 39m

  4. Bus, shuttle to Cuscatlán International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Jerónimo to Santa Anabus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Ana to El Salvador International Airportshuttle
    3. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)planeSAL - FRS
    4. Take the taxi from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to Tikaltaxi
    10h 41m
    $421–618

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Volcán Ipala, Jutiapa, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Volcán Ipala to Tikal. However, you can take the taxi to Chiquimula, take the bus to Flores - Santa Elena, walk to Santa Elena, take the bus to Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can drive from Volcán Ipala to Tikal in around 10h 47m.

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