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Journey Information
There are 44 intercity buses per day from Tulum to Cancún. Traveling by bus from Tulum to Cancún usually takes around 2 hours and 6 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 | $15.10 |
| Trips per day | 44 |
| Most frequent service | ADO Aeropuerto (R) |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Tulum to Cancún?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Tulum to Cancún that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ADO Aeropuerto (R) usually offers more choice, with 27 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO | 17 | 2h 25m | $15.41 |
| ADO Aeropuerto (R) | 27 | 1h 55m | $26.28 |
Book ADO from Tulum to Cancún from $15. There are 17 trips per day offered by ADO 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 one other station. In Cancún, ADO arrives at ADO Bus Station .
An average trip on ADO from Tulum to Cancún takes 2 hours and 25 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Cancún in 1 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 16 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cancún.
Book ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Tulum to Cancún from $26. There are 27 trips per day offered by ADO Aeropuerto (R) 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 . 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 27 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cancún.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 6 minutes to cover the 77 miles 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Tulum to Cancún for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Cancún, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
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.
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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.
All bus stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
Cancún Airport Terminal 2
Cancún Airport Terminal 3
Cancún Airport Terminal 4
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