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

The cheapest way to get from Tulum to Panajachel is to bus which costs $80 - $100 and takes 22h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tulum to Panajachel is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $150 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Tulum and Panajachel?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulum to Panajachel. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum and arriving at Panajachel via Playa del Carmen and San Cristóbal de las Casas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.

How far is it from Tulum to Panajachel?

The distance between Tulum and Panajachel is 1044 km. The road distance is 996 km.

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

The best way to get from Tulum to Panajachel without a car is to bus which takes 22h 9m and costs $80 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Tulum to Panajachel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulum to Panajachel bus from?

Tulum to Panajachel bus services, operated by Playa Express, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum station.

Where does the Tulum to Panajachel bus arrive?

Tulum to Panajachel bus services, operated by Playa Express, arrive at Playa del Carmen station.

What is the time difference between Tulum and Panajachel?

Panajachel is 1h behind Tulum. It is currently 4:31 PM in Tulum and 3:31 PM in Panajachel.

Can I drive from Tulum to Panajachel?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulum to Panajachel is 996 km. It takes approximately 19h 57m to drive from Tulum to Panajachel.

Where can I stay near Panajachel?

There are 388+ hotels available in Panajachel.

Tulum to Panajachel - 8 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Tulum to Panajachel by shuttle, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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

Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2
2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)CUN - GUA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Panajachel
8h 6m
$159–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen
2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to San Cristóbal de las Casas
3. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachel
22h 9m
$84–99
Drive 996 km
1. Drive from Tulum to Panajachel996 km
19h 57m
$121–174
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tulum to Belize City
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Lake Atitlan
16h 30m
Taxi to Tulum International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Tulum to Tulum International Airport (TQO)
2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)TQO - GUA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Guatemala City to Panajachel
13h 33m
$427–845
Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2
2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)CUN - TGZ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to San Cristóbal de las Casas
4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Panajachel
10h 51m
$237–450
Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2
2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)CUN - SAL
3. Take a shuttle bus from El Salvador International Airport to Santa Ana
4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachel
11h 25m
$470–613
Bus via San Benito
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
2. Take the bus from Bacalar to Flores
3. Take the bus from Flores to Panajachel
25h 50m
$137–560

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

13Weekly Planes

2h 13mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,044.5 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala?

You can take a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Panajachel via Playa del Carmen, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and San Cristóbal de las Casas in around 22h 9m.

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