There are 4 ways to get from Semuc to Tikal by bus, car, 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.
Bus, Public Minibus
best- Take the bus from Lanquín to Floresbus Flores
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus Tikal
11h 37m$78–333Drive 330.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Semuc to Tikalcar 330.6 km
9h 57m$35–50Drive, bus, Public Minibus
- Drive from Semuc to Poptúncar
- Take the bus from Poptún to Santa Elenabus
- Take the bus from Santa Elena to Tikalbus
10h 44m$36–50Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Lanquín to TikalLaquín
10h 50m$115–121
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Semuc to Tikal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Semuc to Tikal is to drive which takes 9h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Semuc to Tikal. However, there are services departing from Lanquín and arriving at Tikal via Santa Elena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Semuc and Tikal is 340 km. The road distance is 330.6 km.
The best way to get from Semuc to Tikal without a car is to bus and Public Minibus which takes 11h 37m and costs $75 - $340.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Semuc to Tikal, including transfers.
Semuc to Tikal bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), depart from Lanquín station.
Semuc to Tikal bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), arrive at Flores station.
Yes, the driving distance between Semuc to Tikal is 331 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Semuc to Tikal.
There are 30+ hotels available in Tikal.
What companies run services between Semuc, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala and Tikal, Guatemala?
You can take a vehicle from Semuc to Tikal via Lanquín, Flores, Santa Elena, and Tikal in around 11h 37m.
- [email protected]
- Website
- MayanOz
Bus from Lanquín to Flores
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- MayanOz
- Airport
- $240–290
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
Bus from Santa Elena to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7
Bus from Poptún to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $7–11
- Phone
- +502 5308 5106
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adrenalina Tours
Shuttle from Lanquín to Tikal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85
- Website
- Adrenalina Tours
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