How to get from Cancun to Tulum (2023 Guide)
Beautiful Riviera Maya
About traveling from Cancun to Tulum
Both Cancun and Tulum contain some of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, the white sands and calming waves are the most enjoyable aspects of the Riviera Maya. Cancun is one of the most popular resort towns in Mexico, so there’s always something to do. While Tulum is a bit quieter, it is equally as beautiful.
If you decide to take a car transfer from Cancun to Tulum, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including the El Rey Ruins, the Jardin Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barerra Marin, the cenote Chaak Tun, the cenote Chikin Ha, the Two Eyes cenote, and ancient Coba.
How to get from Cancun to Tulum
If you’re travelling from Cancun to Tulum, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Cancun to Tulum. The fastest way to travel from Cancun to Tulum is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from Cancun to Tulum since it’s so convenient.
Cancun to Tulum by bus
To travel from Cancun to Tulum by bus, go to the Cancun bus station and buy a ticket to Tulum (make sure you buy a direct option). While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. There are many buses to Tulum that depart from Cancun. The earliest bus is at about 6:00 AM, and the last bus is at about 10:15 PM, with one bus leaving about every 45 minutes. The bus from Cancun to Tulum is run by ADO with bus tickets from Cancun to Tulum costing around 7 EUR (140-190 Pesos) for the 2.5 hour trip. There is another company that services this route (Autobuses Unidos), but they are also run by ADO and you can find tickets on the ADO website. The distance from Cancun to Tulum is about 130 kilometers.
All options offer direct service from Cancun to Tulum.
Time intervals: every 45 minutes
First/Last Departure: 6:00 AM/10:15 PM
Avg. Price: €7
Distance: ~130 km
Duration: ~2.5 hr
Operating Companies: ADO
Cancun to Tulum Shuttle
Daytrip offers shared shuttles from Cancun to Tulum several times a day for a convenient and affordable way to get from Cancun to Tulum. The shuttle stops for pick-ups at Cancun downtown, the Hotel zone, and Cancun International Airport, with custom pick-up locations available. Shuttles from Cancun to Tulum start from 7:00 AM in the morning and run to 6:00 PM. The last shuttle from Cancun to Tulum leaves at 6:20 PM. Prices start at $16, and tickets can be booked in advance to guarantee a seat.
Here’s the full Cancun to Tulum shuttle schedule:
Book a shared shuttle from Cancun to Tulum
Cancun to Tulum Private Car Transfer
For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Cancun to Tulum. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Cancun, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Tulum, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!
Book a Private Car Transfer from Cancun to Tulum
Going the other direction? Check our guide on How to get from Tulum to Cancun
