How to get from Merida to Tulum (2023 Guide)
Beautiful Tulum
About traveling from Merida to Tulum
Both Playa del Merida and Tulum are quite the opposite when discovering the multifaceted Mexico. Merida is a bright, colorful, colonial town that is the perfect example of authentic Mexican culture! While Tulum is a quiet beach town with easy access to the surrounding cenotes and ancient ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula.
If you decide to take a car transfer from Merida to Tulum, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, the lovely Izamal, the cenote Yokdzonot, the iconic Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, Valladolid, and ancient Coba.
How to get from Merida to Tulum
If you’re travelling from Merida to Tulum, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Merida to Tulum. The fastest way to travel from Merida to Tulum is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from Merida to Tulum since it’s so convenient.
Merida to Tulum by bus
To travel from Merida to Tulum by bus, go to the Merida bus station and buy a ticket to Tulum. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 6:30 AM, and the last bus is at 8:15 PM, with about 6 buses running per day (be sure to check the times on the ADO website). The bus from Merida to Tulum is run by ADO with bus tickets from Merida to Tulum costing about €16 for the 4 hour trip. The distance from Merida to Tulum is about 264 kilometers.
All options offer direct service from Merida to Tulum.
Time intervals: ~6 buses per day
First/Last Departure: 6:30 AM/8:15 PM
Avg. Price: €16
Distance: ~264 km
Duration: ~4 hr
Operating Companies: ADO
Merida to Tulum Car Transfer
For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Merida to Tulum. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Merida, 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 Merida to Tulum
Going the other direction? Check our guide on How to get from Tulum to Merida
