Travel Cancun to Tulum

Cancun to Tulum

      Whether you’re planning ahead or comparing last-minute options, this page covers all transport services between Cancun and Tulum, including departure times, travel lengths and fares.

      Travel options for Cancun to Tulum

      Starting at Cancun, travel affordably by a bus for 292 MXN, and reach Tulum faster by van in 1h y 15 minutes.

      Bus from Cancun to Tulum

      Taking a bus from Cancun to Tulum offers multiple departure options from multiple stations, including Cancun International Airport, Cancun ADO, Cancun Airport Terminal 4 and others, with the day’s first bus leaving at 00:00. The ride lasts approximately 2 hours and will drop you off at Tulum Transfer, ADO Terminal Autobuses Tulum or Tulum Ruins, with tickets available from 292 MXN. Plan ahead and secure your spot reserve your seat.

      Prices: 292 MXN

      Duration: 2h – 3h 20m ⏱

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      Van from Cancun to Tulum

      Board a van for the route connecting Cancun with Tulum. Departures are at Cancun Airport, Cancun Airport Terminal 2 or Cancun Pizza Hut, the journey typically lasts around 1 hour 15 minutes and you will arrive at multiple stations, including Tulum Hotel Zone 2, Tulum Hotel Zone 3, Tulum Hotel Zone 1 and others. Tickets are priced at 399 MXN, and you can reserve your seat in advance via van bookings.

      Prices: 399 MXN

      Duration: 1h 15m – 3h 30m ⏱

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      Charter from Cancun to Tulum

      A private driver will take you from Cancun to Tulum, providing a direct and comfortable ride. The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes with fares starting at 1,740 MXN. Reserve your transfer here and travel at your own pace.

      Prices: 1,740 MXN

      Duration: 1h 35m – 2h 44m ⏱

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      Combined from Cancun to Tulum

      Traveling from Cancun to Tulum with combined transport allows you to start from CUN Cancun Airport and arrive conveniently at TQO Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport. Expect a journey duration of approximately 9 hours 25 minutes, with tickets available for 3,190 MXN. Discover schedules and book your journey here.

      Prices: 3,190 MXN

      Duration: 9h 25m ⏱

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      Distance Cancun to Tulum

      The distance between Cancun and Tulum is 116.5 kilometers.

      Cancun to Tulum Transportation Comparison

      Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Cancun to Tulum

      Bus
      Van
      Charter
      Combined
      Average price
      597 MXN
      797 MXN
      2,496 MXN
      3,190 MXN
      Cheapest price
      292 MXN
      399 MXN
      1,740 MXN
      3,190 MXN
      Average duration
      2h 29m
      2h 57m
      2h 02m
      9h 25m
      Minimum duration
      2h 00m
      1h 15m
      1h 35m
      9h 25m
      Number of departures
      55
      99
      26
      1
      Tickets
      Operators
      Suntransfers, ADO, ADO Aeropuerto, Autobuses Unidos
      BDExperience Mexico, Shuttle Central, Jumbo Tours Mexico, Chiquila Holbox Extreme
      Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Wayak, Mexitours, Valentinas Tours and Transfer, GetTransfer LATAM, Best Line Cancun, Jumbo Tours Mexico, BDExperience Mexico, Shuttle Central, Cancun Shuttle
      VivaAerobus

      Bus Routes & Schedules from Cancun to Tulum

      Traveling by bus between Cancun and Tulum involves several departure and arrival stations rather than a single fixed terminal. Depending on which bus stops you use, the overall journey time can vary, though most trips fall within 2h to 3h 20m. Bus services follow a shared operating window, with departures beginning at 00:00 and continuing until 23:00, offering coverage across much of the day. Fares generally start at 292 to 771 MXN and may change slightly based on the service, stop, or route variation. Reviewing the full bus timetable for Cancun to Tulum helps clarify which stations are served, how long each connection takes and which departures align best with your itinerary.

      Departure stations
      Cancun International Airport
      Cancun ADO
      Cancun Airport Terminal 4
      Cancun Airport Terminal 3
      Cancun Airport Terminal 2
      Arrival stations
      Tulum Transfer
      ADO Terminal Autobuses Tulum
      Tulum Ruins

      Bus Timetable: Cancun ADO → ADO Terminal Autobuses Tulum

      • 07:01 10:21 3h 20m 342 MXN
      • 08:10 10:50 2h 40m 342 MXN
      • 09:01 12:21 3h 20m 342 MXN
      • 10:10 12:50 2h 40m 342 MXN
      • 12:10 14:50 2h 40m 342 MXN
      • 14:10 16:55 2h 45m 342 MXN
      • 15:10 17:55 2h 45m 342 MXN
      • 16:05 18:45 2h 40m 292 MXN
      • 17:20 20:00 2h 40m 292 MXN
      • 20:00 22:45 2h 45m 342 MXN
      • 23:00 01:40 2h 40m 342 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Cancun ADO → Tulum Ruins

      • 07:01 09:56 2h 55m 357 MXN
      • 09:01 11:56 2h 55m 357 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Cancun Airport Terminal 2 → ADO Terminal Autobuses Tulum

      • 12:00 14:45 2h 45m 553 MXN
      • 13:20 16:05 2h 45m 553 MXN
      • 14:40 17:25 2h 45m 553 MXN
      • 16:00 18:45 2h 45m 553 MXN
      • 18:00 20:45 2h 45m 553 MXN
      • 20:20 23:05 2h 45m 553 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Cancun Airport Terminal 3 → ADO Terminal Autobuses Tulum

      • 11:40 14:45 3h 5m 553 MXN
      • 13:00 16:05 3h 5m 553 MXN
      • 14:20 17:25 3h 5m 553 MXN
      • 15:40 18:45 3h 5m 553 MXN
      • 17:40 20:45 3h 5m 553 MXN
      • 20:00 23:05 3h 5m 553 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Cancun Airport Terminal 4 → ADO Terminal Autobuses Tulum

      • 11:50 14:45 2h 55m 553 MXN
      • 13:10 16:05 2h 55m 553 MXN
      • 14:30 17:25 2h 55m 553 MXN
      • 15:50 18:45 2h 55m 553 MXN
      • 17:50 20:45 2h 55m 553 MXN
      • 20:10 23:05 2h 55m 553 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Cancun International Airport → Tulum Transfer

      • 00:00 02:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 01:00 03:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 02:00 04:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 03:00 05:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 04:00 06:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 05:00 07:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 06:00 08:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 07:00 09:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 08:00 10:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 09:00 11:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 10:00 12:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 11:00 13:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 12:00 14:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 13:00 15:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 14:00 16:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 15:00 17:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 16:00 18:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 17:00 19:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 18:00 20:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 19:00 21:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 20:00 22:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 21:00 23:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 22:00 00:00 2h 771 MXN
      • 23:00 01:00 2h 771 MXN

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      Van Routes & Schedules from Cancun to Tulum

      Our small group shuttle connects Cancun and Tulum, offering flexibility through several boarding and drop-off locations. The ride typically lasts around 1h 15m to 3h 30m, with operations running from 00:00 to 23:00. Prices generally begin at 399 to 2,556 MXN, and checking the full timetable lets you compare stations, travel durations, and departure options for the most convenient journey.

      Departure stations
      Cancun Airport
      Cancun Airport Terminal 2
      Cancun Pizza Hut
      Arrival stations
      Tulum Hotel Zone 2
      Tulum Hotel Zone 3
      Tulum Hotel Zone 1
      Tulum Hotel Transfer
      Tulum Calle Alfa Sur

      Van Timetable: Cancun Airport → Tulum Hotel Transfer

      • 07:00 08:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 08:00 09:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 09:00 10:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 09:00 10:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 10:00 11:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 10:00 11:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 11:00 12:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 11:00 12:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 12:00 13:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 12:00 13:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 13:00 14:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 13:00 14:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 14:00 15:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 14:00 15:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 15:00 16:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 15:00 16:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 16:00 17:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 16:00 17:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 17:00 18:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 17:00 18:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 18:00 19:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 18:00 19:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 19:00 20:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN
      • 19:00 20:40 1h 40m 742 MXN
      • 20:00 21:15 1h 15m 2556 MXN

      Van Timetable: Cancun Airport → Tulum Hotel Zone 1

      • 00:00 03:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 01:00 04:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 02:00 05:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 03:00 06:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 04:00 07:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 05:00 08:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 06:00 09:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 07:00 10:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 08:00 11:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 09:00 12:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 10:00 13:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 11:00 14:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 12:00 15:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 13:00 16:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 14:00 17:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 15:00 18:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 16:00 19:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 17:00 20:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 18:00 21:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 19:00 22:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 20:00 23:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 21:00 00:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 22:00 01:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 23:00 02:30 3h 30m 525 MXN

      Van Timetable: Cancun Airport → Tulum Hotel Zone 2

      • 00:00 03:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 01:00 04:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 02:00 05:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 03:00 06:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 04:00 07:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 05:00 08:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 06:00 09:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 07:00 10:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 08:00 11:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 09:00 12:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 10:00 13:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 11:00 14:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 12:00 15:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 13:00 16:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 14:00 17:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 15:00 18:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 16:00 19:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 17:00 20:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 18:00 21:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 19:00 22:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 20:00 23:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 21:00 00:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 22:00 01:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 23:00 02:30 3h 30m 525 MXN

      Van Timetable: Cancun Airport → Tulum Hotel Zone 3

      • 00:00 03:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 01:00 04:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 02:00 05:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 03:00 06:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 04:00 07:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 05:00 08:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 06:00 09:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 07:00 10:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 08:00 11:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 09:00 12:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 10:00 13:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 11:00 14:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 12:00 15:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 13:00 16:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 14:00 17:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 15:00 18:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 16:00 19:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 17:00 20:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 18:00 21:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 19:00 22:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 20:00 23:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 21:00 00:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 22:00 01:30 3h 30m 525 MXN
      • 23:00 02:30 3h 30m 525 MXN

      Van Timetable: Cancun Airport Terminal 2 → Tulum Calle Alfa Sur

      • 11:00 12:30 1h 30m 399 MXN

      Van Timetable: Cancun Pizza Hut → Tulum Calle Alfa Sur

      • 10:30 13:00 2h 30m 399 MXN

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      Charter Routes & Schedules from Cancun to Tulum

      Traveling between Cancun and Tulum is easy with this private transfer service, which lets you choose from multiple pickup and drop-off points. The trip usually takes about 1h 35m to 2h 44m, and fares start at 1,740 to 3,869 MXN. Departure times are fully flexible, so you can schedule your ride whenever it suits you best. Reviewing all possible locations ensures a smooth, stress-free journey tailored entirely to your needs.

      Departure stations
      Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun
      Cancun Hotel Transfer
      Cancun Airport
      Arrival stations
      Tulum Arco Maya
      Tulum Archeological Zone Transfer
      Tulum Zona Hotelera Transfer
      Tulum Hotel Transfer
      Tulum Airport
      Boca Paila Hotel Transfer, Tulum

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Airport → Boca Paila Hotel Transfer, Tulum

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 30m 3869 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Airport → Tulum Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 10m 3341 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Airport → Tulum Archeological Zone Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 41m 1938 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Airport → Tulum Arco Maya

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 4m 1938 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Airport → Tulum Hotel Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 3785 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 2h 2180 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 1h 35m 1938 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 2251 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 1h 45m 2292 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 2h 30m 3364 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 2556 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 1740 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Airport → Tulum Zona Hotelera Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 41m 1938 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Hotel Transfer → Tulum Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 14m 3506 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Hotel Transfer → Tulum Archeological Zone Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 45m 1938 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Hotel Transfer → Tulum Arco Maya

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 12m 1938 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Hotel Transfer → Tulum Hotel Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 51m 1938 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 2h 30m 3364 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 2h 15m 3857 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Cancun Hotel Transfer → Tulum Zona Hotelera Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 2415 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 1h 45m 1938 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun → Tulum Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 44m 2454 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun → Tulum Archeological Zone Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 18m 2083 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun → Tulum Arco Maya

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 37m 2083 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun → Tulum Hotel Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 8m 2165 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun → Tulum Zona Hotelera Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 17m 2083 MXN

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      Combined Routes & Schedules from Cancun to Tulum

      Board at CUN Cancun Airport for a flexible route toward Tulum, combining buses, ferries, or trains. Travel for roughly 9h 25m before arriving at TQO Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport. Departures run at 06:10, and ticket prices begin at 3,190 MXN. Reviewing the timetable for connections from Cancun lets you plan your trip efficiently.

      Combined Timetable: CUN Cancun Airport → TQO Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport

      • 06:10 15:35 9h 25m 3190 MXN

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