background-img-buses-trains
chiku-desktop

Cancún to Tulum bus

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

chiku-mobile
Available on iOS & Android

Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.

Best Travel Options

We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Chiku

Cancún to Tulum Bus Schedule

Find cheap rental carsFind great deals on cheap cars in the area.
RentalCars logotypeRentalCars logotype
from$30.00

Journey Information

There are 44 intercity buses per day from Cancún to Tulum. Traveling by bus from Cancún to Tulum usually takes around 2 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest ADO bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance77 mi (123 km)
Shortest duration2h 25m
Cheapest price$13.40
Trips per day44
Most frequent serviceADO Aeropuerto (R)
Bus lines3

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 21 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:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ADO212h 41m$13.88
ADO Aeropuerto (R)212h 54m$22.91
AU22h 41m$14.76
  • Book ADO from Cancún to Tulum from $13. There are 21 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 41 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Tulum in 2 hours and 25 minutes .

    On weekends, ADO offers 22 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tulum.

  • Book ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Tulum from $22. There are 21 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 2 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 54 minutes , while the fastest available ADO Aeropuerto (R) trip will get you to Tulum in 2 hours and 25 minutes .

    On weekends, ADO Aeropuerto (R) offers 21 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tulum.

  • Book AU from Cancún to Tulum from $14. 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 25 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 46 minutes to cover the 77 miles from Cancún to Tulum. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 25 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.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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.

There are 44 scheduled buses that travel from Cancún to Tulum every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Cancún to Tulum without transferring.

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 4

  • Cancún Airport Terminal 2

  • Cancún Airport Terminal 3

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

Get around town with Moovit

Find the best way to get to and from any station in Tulum by public transit, courtesy of Moovit. Search now

Need a return trip from Tulum to Cancún?

Search Bus Tickets

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.