What is the cheapest way to get from Cancún to Tulum?

The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Tulum is to bus via Playa del Carmen which costs $110 - $140 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cancún to Tulum?

The fastest way to get from Cancún to Tulum is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $400 - $1300.

Is there a direct bus between Cancún and Tulum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Cancún to Tulum?

The distance between Cancún and Tulum is 113 km. The road distance is 132.2 km.

How do I travel from Cancún to Tulum without a car?

The best way to get from Cancún to Tulum without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $400 - $1300.

How long does it take to get from Cancún to Tulum?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Cancún to Tulum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cancún to Tulum bus from?

Cancún to Tulum bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún station.

Train or bus from Cancún to Tulum?

The best way to get from Cancún to Tulum is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $400 - $1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Cancún to Tulum bus arrive?

Cancún to Tulum bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum station.

Can I drive from Cancún to Tulum?

Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Tulum is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Cancún to Tulum.

Where can I stay near Tulum?

There are 2449+ hotels available in Tulum.

Cancún to Tulum - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cancún to Tulum by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulumtrain Cancún
1h 50m
$401–1,300
Bus via Playa del Carmen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmenbus
2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus Playa del Carmen
2h 51m
$116–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus
2h 40m
$140–600
Drive 132.2 km
1. Drive from Cancún to Tulumcar 132.2 km
1h 53m
$245–354

Cancún to Tulum by bus

378Weekly Buses

2h 40mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 112.6 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?

Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulum twice daily. Tickets cost $230–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, ADO operates a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum hourly. Tickets cost $270–460 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Four other operators also service this route.

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