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

The cheapest way to get from Tulum to Bacalar is to bus via Felipe Carrillo Puerto which costs $200 - $300 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tulum to Bacalar is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $190 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tulum and Bacalar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum and arriving at Bacalar. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Tulum to Bacalar?

The distance between Tulum and Bacalar is 210 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Tulum to Bacalar without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $190 - $650.

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

The bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tulum to Bacalar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Tulum to Bacalar?

The best way to get from Tulum to Bacalar is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $190 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1800 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Tulum to Bacalar bus arrive?

Tulum to Bacalar bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Bacalar station.

Can I drive from Tulum to Bacalar?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulum to Bacalar is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Tulum to Bacalar.

Where can I stay near Bacalar?

There are 384+ hotels available in Bacalar.

Tulum to Bacalar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Tulum to Bacalar by bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
2h 50m
$190–650
Train
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum to Estación Tren Maya BacalarCancún
4h 5m
$513–1,736
Drive 211.1 km
1. Drive from Tulum to Bacalar211.1 km
3h 5m
$408–589
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tulum to BacalarPrivate
3h 25m
$220–4,200
Bus via Felipe Carrillo Puerto
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Felipe Carrillo PuertoCancun
2. Take the bus from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to BacalarCancun
4h 20m
$206–291

Tulum to Bacalar by bus

322Weekly Buses

2h 50mAverage Duration

$190Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 210.1 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

ADO operates a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar hourly. Tickets cost $410–650 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum to Estación Tren Maya Bacalar twice daily. Tickets cost $310–1,500 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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