How to get from Chetumal to Belize City
About traveling from Chetumal to Belize City
Both Chetumal and Belize City are quite the opposite whether you’re looking for a quiet, charming town packed with culture or an exciting port city. Chetumal is the underrated capital of the Yucatan Peninsula, home to beautiful beaches and authentic Mexican culture. While Belize City is a large port city, drawing from influences all of the Caribbean, making this a hot spot of Central America.
If you decide to take a car transfer from Chetumal to Belize City, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including Kohunlich, Lamanai, and Altun Hun.
How to get from Chetumal to Belize City
If you’re traveling from Chetumal to Belize City, you have several travel options. For travelers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Chetumal to Belize City. The fastest way to travel from Chetumal to Belize City is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from Chetumal to Belize City since it’s so convenient.
Chetumal to Belize City by bus
To travel from Chetumal to Belize City by bus, go to the Chetumal bus station and buy a ticket to Belize City. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. There are maybe 2 buses to Belize City that depart from Chetumal. The times of the bus departures change, so we suggest confirming the times with the company’s website. The bus from Chetumal to Belize City is run by ADO with bus tickets from Chetumal to Belize City costing around 16 EUR for the 4 hour trip. The distance from Chetumal to Belize City is about 157 kilometers. You are able to find one or two other companies, but they require direct contact for details.
All options offer direct service from Chetumal to Belize City.
Chetumal to Belize City by bus
Time intervals
Twice per day
First/Last Departure
(changes)
Avg. Price
€16
Distance
~157 km
Duration
~4 hr
Operating Companies
ADO
Chetumal to Belize City Private Car Transfer
For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Chetumal to Belize City. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Chetumal, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Belize City, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!
