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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 28 minutes, but the fastest ADO Aeropuerto (R) bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 77 mi (123 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $14.00 |
| Trips per day | 33 |
| Most frequent service | ADO Aeropuerto (R) |
| Bus lines | 3 |
How much is a bus ticket from Tulum to Cancún?
Bus tickets for a trip from Tulum to Cancún cost $16.50 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 Tulum to Cancún by month
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 14 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $8.00 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Tulum to Cancún?
There are 3 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 | 12 | 2h 27m | $16.81 |
| ADO Aeropuerto (R) | 19 | 2h 30m | $28.00 |
| AU | 2 | 2h 25m | $14.06 |
Book ADO from Tulum to Cancún from $17. There are 12 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 27 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Cancún in 2 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 13 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cancún.
Book ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Tulum to Cancún from $28. There are 19 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 2 and 2 other stations.
An average trip on ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Tulum to Cancún takes 2 hours and 30 minutes , while the fastest available ADO Aeropuerto (R) trip will get you to Cancún in 2 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, ADO Aeropuerto (R) offers 19 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cancún.
Book AU from Tulum to Cancún from $14. There are 2 trips per day offered by AU 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 . In Cancún, AU arrives at ADO Bus 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 2 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, AU offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cancún.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tulum to Cancún
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 77 miles from Tulum to Cancún. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 15 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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
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.
All bus stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
Cancún Airport Terminal 2
Cancún Airport Terminal 4
Cancún Airport Terminal 3
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