What is the cheapest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum?

The cheapest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum is to ferry and bus via Playa del Carmen which costs $340 - $440 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum?

The fastest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $700 - $900.

How far is it from Isla Mujeres to Tulum?

The distance between Isla Mujeres and Tulum is 154 km.

How do I travel from Isla Mujeres to Tulum without a car?

The best way to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $350 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tulum?

There are 2479+ hotels available in Tulum.

Isla Mujeres to Tulum - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum by ferry, bus, car ferry, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus
3h 37m
$350–902
Ferry, bus via Playa del Carmen
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry
2. Take the bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmenbus
3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus
4h 14m
$345–437
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Isla Mujeres to Punta Samcarferry Isla Mujeres
2. Drive from Punta Sam to Tulumcar
2h 45m
$745–865
Ferry, bus via Kabah
1. Take the ferry from Isla Mujeres to Playa Tortugasferry
2. Take the bus from Cancun to Tulumbus Cancún a Tulum
3h 50m
$3,530–12,302

Isla Mujeres to Tulum by ferry and bus

56Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

$350Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum.

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Distance: 153.9 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Isla Mujeres to Tulum. However, you can take the ferry to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas R, take the bus to Famsa, walk to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún, then take the bus to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isla Mujeres to Tulum via Punta Sam in around 2h 45m.

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