What is the cheapest way to get from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela?

The cheapest way to get from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela is to bus which costs $80 - $110 and takes 22h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela?

The fastest way to get from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $170 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Tulum and Quetzaltenango/Xela?

No, there is no direct bus from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum and arriving at Quetzaltenango 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 Quetzaltenango/Xela?

The distance between Tulum and Quetzaltenango/Xela is 954 km. The road distance is 1019.8 km.

How do I travel from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela without a car?

The best way to get from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela without a car is to bus which takes 22h 9m and costs $80 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela?

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela bus from?

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

Where does the Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela bus arrive?

Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela bus services, operated by Playa Express, arrive at Playa del Carmen station.

What is the time difference between Tulum and Quetzaltenango/Xela?

Quetzaltenango/Xela is 1h behind Tulum. It is currently 4:23 PM in Tulum and 3:23 PM in Quetzaltenango/Xela.

Can I drive from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela?

Yes, the driving distance between Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela is 1020 km. It takes approximately 19h 35m to drive from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela.

Where can I stay near Quetzaltenango/Xela?

There are 177+ hotels available in Quetzaltenango/Xela.

Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela by taxi, plane, car, shuttle, bus, or train

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

Taxi to Tulum International Airport, fly to Tapachula International Airport, drive, shuttle
best
1. Take the taxi from Tulum to Tulum International Airport (TQO)
2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)TQO - TAP
3. Drive from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Border Tecún Umán
4. Take a shuttle bus from Border Tecún Umán to Quetzaltenango/Xela
10h 40m
$391–973
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 Quetzaltenango
22h 9m
$84–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto
2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Palenque
3. Take the bus from Palenque to San Cristobal de las Casas
4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Quetzaltenango
26h 2m
$351–1,087
Drive 1,019.8 km
1. Drive from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela1,019.8 km
19h 35m
$123–178
Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
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 Quetzaltenango Xela
8h 46m
$171–429
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 Quetzaltenango Xela
10h 35m
$441–859
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 Quetzaltenango
10h 51m
$239–452
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
4. Take the bus from Panajachel to Quetzaltenango
27h 50m
$157–580
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tulum to Belize City
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Guatemala City
3. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Quetzaltenango/Xela
22h 30m

Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights

8Weekly Planes

6h 44mAverage Duration

$179Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tulum to Quetzaltenango/Xela.

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Distance: 954.2 km
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Quetzaltenango/Xela, Guatemala?

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

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