How to get from Tulum to Cancun (2023 Guide)
Discover Beautiful Riviera Maya
About traveling from Tulum to Cancun
Both Tulum and Cancun contain some of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, the white sands and calming waves are the most enjoyable aspects of the Riviera Maya. Tulum is a quiet, but beautiful beach town where you can forget your troubles. While Cancun is one of the most popular resort towns in Mexico, there's always something to do.
If you decide to take a car transfer from Tulum to Cancun, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including the ancient Coba, the Two Eyes cenote, the Chikin Ha cenote, the Chaak Tun cenote, the Jardin Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barerra Marin, and the El Rey Ruins.
How to get from Tulum to Cancun
If you’re travelling from Tulum to Cancun, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Tulum to Cancun. The fastest way to travel from Tulum to Cancun is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from Tulum to Cancun since it’s so convenient.
Tulum to Cancun by bus
To travel from Tulum to Cancun by bus, go to the Tulum bus station and buy a ticket to Cancun. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. At this time there are only two buses that run this route. Check the company’s website for any updates or additional times. The earliest bus is at 10:20 AM, and the last bus is at 9:50 PM, with about 2 buses running per day. The bus from Tulum to Cancun is run by ADO with bus tickets from Tulum to Cancun costing about €7 for the 2.5-hour trip. The distance from Santa Marta to Cartagena is about 130 kilometers.
All options offer direct service from Tulum to Cancun.
Time intervals: 2 buses per day
First/Last Departure: 10:20 AM/9:50 PM
Avg. Price: €7
Distance: ~130 km
Duration: ~2.5 hr
Operating Companies: ADO
Tulum to Cancun Shuttle
Daytrip offers shared shuttles from Tulum to Cancun several times a day for a convenient and affordable way to get from Tulum to Cancun. The shuttle stops for pick-ups at Tulum downtown, and the Hotel zone, with custom pick-up locations available. The earliest shuttle from Tulum to Cancun departs at 6:25 AM in the morning and the last shuttle is at 5:30 PM during the high season. Prices start at $16, and tickets can be booked in advance to guarantee a seat.
Here’s the full Tulum to Cancun shuttle schedule:
Book a shared shuttle from Tulum to Cancun
Tulum to Cancun Car Transfer
For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Tulum to Cancun. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Tulum, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Cancun, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!
Book a Private Car Transfer from Tulum to Cancun
Going the other direction? Check our guide on How to get from Cancun to Tulum
