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Journey Information
There are 56 intercity buses per day from Cancún to Tulum. Traveling by bus from Cancún to Tulum usually takes around 2 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest ADO bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 77 mi (123 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $12.72 |
| Trips per day | 56 |
| Most frequent service | ADO Aeropuerto (R) |
| Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from Cancún to Tulum?
There are 3 bus lines from Cancún to Tulum available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 27 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 | 27 | 2h 40m | $15.37 |
| ADO Aeropuerto (R) | 27 | 2h 46m | $26.21 |
| AU | 2 | 2h 41m | $13.41 |
Book ADO from Cancún to Tulum from $15. There are 27 trips per day offered by ADO from Cancún to Tulum and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Tulum. In Cancún, ADO departs to Tulum from ADO Bus Station . In Tulum, ADO arrives at Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses and one other station.
An average trip on ADO from Cancún to Tulum takes 2 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Tulum in 2 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 27 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tulum.
Book ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Tulum from $26. There are 27 trips per day offered by ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Tulum and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO Aeropuerto (R) ticket to Tulum. In Cancún, ADO Aeropuerto (R) departs to Tulum from Cancún Airport Terminal 3 and 2 other stations. In Tulum, ADO Aeropuerto (R) arrives at Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses .
An average trip on ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Tulum takes 2 hours and 46 minutes , while the fastest available ADO Aeropuerto (R) trip will get you to Tulum in 2 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, ADO Aeropuerto (R) offers 27 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tulum.
Book AU from Cancún to Tulum from $13. There are 2 trips per day offered by AU from Cancún to Tulum and you can expect on average to pay for a AU ticket to Tulum. In Cancún, AU departs to Tulum from ADO Bus Station . In Tulum, AU arrives at Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses .
An average trip on AU from Cancún to Tulum takes 2 hours and 41 minutes , while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Tulum in 2 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, AU offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tulum.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 77 miles from Cancún to Tulum. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 20 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Tulum. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Cancún to Tulum, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cancún?
Main departure station: ADO Bus Station
Buses to Tulum leave from 4 stations in Cancún.
All bus stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
Cancún Airport Terminal 2
Cancún Airport Terminal 3
Cancún Airport Terminal 4
Where does the bus arrive in Tulum?
Main arrival station: Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Tulum.
All bus stations in Tulum:
Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses
Tulum Bus Station
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