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Bus from Cancún to Tulum: Journey Information

There are 41 intercity buses per day from Cancún to Tulum. Traveling by bus from Cancún to Tulum usually takes around 2 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest ADO Aeropuerto (R) bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Distance: 77 mi (123 km)
Shortest duration: 2h 20m
Cheapest price: $14.00
Trips per day: 41
Most frequent service: ADO
Bus lines: 3

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Cancún to Tulum Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Cancún to Tulum:

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How much is a bus ticket from Cancún to Tulum?

Bus tickets for a trip from Cancún to Tulum cost $19.70 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.

Average bus ticket prices from Cancún to Tulum by travel date

If you're planning to travel by bus from Cancún to Tulum in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $22 to $23. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on September 13, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Tulum this week, bus tickets are available starting at $22.

Average bus ticket prices from Cancún to Tulum by month

Traveling from Cancún to Tulum by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $21 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 11 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $1.97 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

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 19 daily trips, ADO 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	19	2h 40m	$16.85
ADO Aeropuerto (R)	19	2h 33m	$28.00
AU	4	2h 40m	$14.07

Book ADO from Cancún to Tulum from $16.50. There are 19 trips per day offered by ADO from Cancún to Tulum and you can expect on average to pay $16.85 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 20 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $16.50 for a weekend trip to Tulum.
Book ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Tulum from $28. There are 19 trips per day offered by ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Tulum and you can expect on average to pay $28 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 33 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 19 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $28 for a weekend trip to Tulum.
Book AU from Cancún to Tulum from $14. There are 4 trips per day offered by AU from Cancún to Tulum and you can expect on average to pay $14.07 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 40 minutes, while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Tulum in 2 hours and 35 minutes.

On weekends, AU offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $14 for a weekend trip to Tulum.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cancún to Tulum

There are 41 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.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 37 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.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

123

The first bus leaves at 5:10am and the last bus leaves at 11:30pm. To see the times for all buses from Cancún to Tulum, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

5:10am

Latest bus

11:30pm

Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Thursday

Least crowded

Tuesday

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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