How to get from Belize City to Chetumal

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Written By Anastasia Marysheva
aerial view of Chetumal, its turquoise waters, and coastal charm with a lighthouse in the distance

About traveling from Belize City to Chetumal

Both Belize City and Chetumal are quite the opposite, whether you’re looking for an exciting port city or a quiet, charming town packed with culture. Belize City is a large port city, drawing from influences all over the Caribbean, making this a hot spot in Central America. While Chetumal is the underrated capital of the Yucatan Peninsula, home to beautiful beaches and authentic Mexican culture.

If you decide to take a car transfer from Belize City to Chetumal, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, Altun Hun, Lamanai, and Kohunlich.

How to get from Belize City to Chetumal

If you’re traveling from Belize City to Chetumal, you have several travel options. For travelers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Belize City to Chetumal. The fastest way to travel from Belize City to Chetumal is by car. Therefore, a car is, of course, the best way to travel from Belize City to Chetumal since it’s so convenient.

Belize City to Chetumal by bus

To travel from Belize City to Chetumal by bus, go to the Belize City bus station and buy a ticket to Chetumal. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The bus times change frequently, so be sure to check them on the ADO website. The bus from Belize City to Chetumal is run by ADO, and bus tickets from Belize City to Chetumal cost about €16 for the 4-hour trip. The distance from Belize City to Chetumal is about 264 kilometers. Buses from Belize City to Chetumal change very frequently; we recommend planning in advance to ensure your bus time and price. You are also able to find one or two other companies, but they require direct contact for details.

All options offer direct service from Belize City to Chetumal.

Time intervals once per day

First/Last departure (changes)

Avg. price €16 ($17)

Distance ~157 km

Duration ~4 hr

Operating companies ADO

Belize City to Chetumal car transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Belize City to Chetumal. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Belize City, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Chetumal and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!

Price from €35 ($37) per seat

Distance 158 km

Duration door-to-door in 2 h 30 min

Anastasia Marysheva

Originally from Russia, over the last 13 years Anastasia has lived in several different places, including Málaga, Madrid, Edinburgh, and Prague. As part of the Content team at Daytrip, she researches destinations and picks out the most compelling attractions for the website. While working on Colombia, she discovered Minca, a lovely town up in the Sierra Nevada; it became her favorite destination when she visited it a few years later.

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