| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Valentinas Tours and Transfer | Standard 4pax | Any time | +45m | $114.96 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 00:30 | 01:40 | $7.37 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 01:00 | 02:10 | $7.64 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 06:30 | 07:40 | $7.64 | |
Van | Daytrip Shuttle | Shared Van 10pax | 07:10 | 08:25 | $28.00 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 07:30 | 08:40 | $7.37 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 08:07 | 09:17 | $8.19 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 08:30 | 09:40 | $8.19 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 09:00 | 10:10 | $7.37 | |
Bus | ADO | First Class | 09:16 | 10:06 | $8.05 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 09:40 | 10:50 | $7.64 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 10:10 | 11:20 | $8.19 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 10:31 | 11:51 | $7.37 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 10:47 | 11:57 | $8.19 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 11:10 | 12:20 | $7.37 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 11:40 | 12:50 | $7.37 | |
Van | Chiquila Holbox Extreme | Tourist | 12:00 | 13:00 | $5.35 | |
Van | Daytrip Shuttle | Shared Van 10pax | 12:25 | 13:40 | $28.00 | |
Bus | ADO Conecta | Minibus | 12:50 | 13:55 | $6.01 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 13:20 | 14:45 | $8.08 |
Travelling between Playa del Carmen and Tulum is possible by Bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 64.52 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 5.31.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Playa del Carmen and Tulum depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 51m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1h 25m to reach Tulum.
Travelling between Playa del Carmen and Tulum can be as cheap as USD 5.31 if you opt for a ADO Aeropuerto bus and as expensive as USD 64.52 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Playa del Carmen to Tulum.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
ADO, ADO Aeropuerto, Autobuses Unidos
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $6 |
| Fastest Transport | 51m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:35 PM |
| Departures per day | 33 |
| Distance | 43 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | ADO, ADO Aeropuerto, Autobuses Unidos, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver |