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Tulum to Cancún Bus Schedule
Bus from Tulum to Cancún: Journey Information
There are 33 intercity buses per day from Tulum to Cancún. Traveling by bus from Tulum to Cancún usually takes around 2 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest ADO Aeropuerto (R) bus can make the trip in just one hour and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 77 mi (123 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $17.11 |
| Trips per day | 33 |
| Most frequent service | ADO Aeropuerto (R) |
| Bus lines | 5 |
How much is a bus ticket from Tulum to Cancún?
Bus tickets for a trip from Tulum to Cancún cost $19.85 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price
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What bus companies travel from Tulum to Cancún?
There are 5 bus lines from Tulum to Cancún available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 19 daily trips, ADO Aeropuerto (R) usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO | 13 | 2h 28m | $20.13 |
| ADO Aeropuerto (R) | 19 | 1h 55m | $33.31 |
| ADO Conecta | 1 | 2h 15m | $17.15 |
| ADO OCC | 1 | 2h 26m | $20.08 |
| AU | 1 | 2h 25m | $21.45 |
Book ADO from Tulum to Cancún from $20. There are 13 ADO schedules from Tulum to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Cancún. In Tulum, ADO departs to Cancún from Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses and 1 other station. In Cancún, ADO arrives at ADO Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on ADO from Tulum to Cancún takes 2 hours and 28 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Cancún in 1 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 12 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Cancún.
Book ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Tulum to Cancún from $33. There are 19 ADO Aeropuerto (R) schedules from Tulum to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO Aeropuerto (R) ticket to Cancún. In Tulum, ADO Aeropuerto (R) departs to Cancún from Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses and no other station. In Cancún, ADO Aeropuerto (R) arrives at Cancún Airport Terminal 3 and 2 other stations.
An average trip on ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Tulum to Cancún takes 1 hours and 55 minutes , while the fastest available ADO Aeropuerto (R) trip will get you to Cancún in 1 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, ADO Aeropuerto (R) offers 19 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Cancún.
ADO Conecta, a prominent intercity passenger transportation company in Mexico, stands out as a leading player in the industry. As a subsidiary of ADO (Autobuses de Oriente), ADO Conecta upholds its parent company's commitment to efficient and reliable service. With a focus on southern Mexico, ADO Conecta offers popular routes to beachside destinations such as Cancun, Tulum, and Chiquila. Travelers exploring the coastal region love the Playa del Carmen to Cancun route. ADO Conecta ensures a comfortable journey with reclining executive-style seats, air conditioning, and individual reading lights for passengers' convenience.
Book ADO OCC from Tulum to Cancún from $20. There are 1 ADO OCC schedules from Tulum to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO OCC ticket to Cancún. In Tulum, ADO OCC departs to Cancún from Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses and no other station. In Cancún, ADO OCC arrives at ADO Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on ADO OCC from Tulum to Cancún takes 2 hours and 26 minutes , while the fastest available ADO OCC trip will get you to Cancún in 1 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, ADO OCC offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Cancún.
Book AU from Tulum to Cancún from $21. There are 1 AU schedules from Tulum to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a AU ticket to Cancún. In Tulum, AU departs to Cancún from Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses and no other station. In Cancún, AU arrives at ADO Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on AU from Tulum to Cancún takes 2 hours and 25 minutes , while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Cancún in 1 hours and 45 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tulum to Cancún
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 123 kilometers from Tulum to Cancún. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Tulum to Cancún, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tulum?
Main departure station: Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses
Tulum has two bus stations with service to Cancún.
All bus stations in Tulum:
Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses
Tulum Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Cancún?
Main arrival station: ADO Bus Station
Buses arrive in Cancún at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
Cancún Airport Terminal 2
Cancún Airport Terminal 4
Cancún Airport Terminal 3
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