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

The cheapest way to get from Tulum to Cancún is to bus via Playa del Carmen which costs $110 - $140 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tulum to Cancún is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $250 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Tulum and Cancún?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Tulum to Cancún?

The distance between Tulum and Cancún is 113 km. The road distance is 132.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tulum to Cancún without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $400 - $1400.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Tulum to Cancún, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulum to Cancún bus from?

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

Train or bus from Tulum to Cancún?

The best way to get from Tulum to Cancún is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $400 - $1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Tulum to Cancún bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tulum to Cancún?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulum to Cancún is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Tulum to Cancún.

Where can I stay near Cancún?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Cancún.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Tulum to Cancún 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 Tulum to Estación Tren Maya Cancún AeropuertoChetumal
1h 52m
$408–1,311
Bus via Playa del Carmen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del CarmenTulum
2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún
2h 49m
$118–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Terminal de Autobuses ADO CancúnVía Chetumal
2h 25m
$120–600
Drive 132.4 km
1. Drive from Tulum to Cancún132.4 km
1h 52m
$252–364

Tulum to Cancún by bus

350Weekly Buses

2h 25mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 113 km
Duration: 1h 52m

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

Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto twice daily. Tickets cost $230–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, ADO operates a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún hourly. Tickets cost $270–470 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Six other operators also service this route.

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