What's the distance between Playa del Carmen and Tulum by coach?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Tulum by coach is approximately 34 miles (55 km).

What is the best way to go from Playa del Carmen to Tulum without a car?

You can travel to Tulum from Playa del Carmen by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Playa del Carmen to Tulum from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Playa del Carmen to Tulum on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:35	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 10m	18:45	Centro	Cheapest
08:21	Turistica	50m	09:11	Parque Xel-Há	Fastest
07:30	Turistica	1h 10m	08:40	Centro	No tags
08:17	Turistica	1h 10m	09:27	Centro	No tags
09:01	Turistica	1h 15m	10:16	Centro	No tags

Next departures from Playa del Carmen to Tulum on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	Turistica	1h 5m	13:55	Centro	Cheapest
08:21	Turistica	50m	09:11	Parque Xel-Há	Fastest
06:30	Turistica	1h 10m	07:40	Centro	No tags
07:30	Turistica	1h 10m	08:40	Centro	No tags
17:35	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 10m	18:45	Centro	No tags

Next departures from Playa del Carmen to Tulum on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:21	Turistica	1h 5m	09:26	ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins	Cheapest
08:21	Turistica	50m	09:11	Parque Xel-Há	Fastest
07:30	Turistica	1h 10m	08:40	Centro	No tags
08:21	Turistica	1h 20m	09:41	Centro	No tags
09:00	Turistica	1h 10m	10:10	Centro	No tags

Next departures from Playa del Carmen to Tulum on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	Turistica	1h 5m	13:55	Centro	Cheapest
08:21	Turistica	50m	09:11	Parque Xel-Há	Fastest
07:30	Turistica	1h 10m	08:40	Centro	No tags
08:21	Turistica	1h 20m	09:41	Centro	No tags
17:35	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 10m	18:45	Centro	No tags

Next departures from Playa del Carmen to Tulum on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	Turistica	1h 5m	13:55	Centro	Cheapest
08:21	Turistica	50m	09:11	Parque Xel-Há	Fastest
07:30	Turistica	1h 10m	08:40	Centro	No tags
08:21	Turistica	1h 20m	09:41	Centro	No tags
17:35	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 10m	18:45	Centro	No tags

Next departures from Playa del Carmen to Tulum on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50	Turistica	1h 5m	13:55	Centro	Cheapest
08:21	Turistica	50m	09:11	Parque Xel-Há	Fastest
07:30	Turistica	1h 10m	08:40	Centro	No tags
08:17	Turistica	1h 10m	09:27	Centro	No tags
17:35	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 10m	18:45	Centro	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Playa del Carmen to Tulum

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Tulum. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

39 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£4 - £11	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £4	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,884 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.1

Many users appreciate the ease of booking and the overall comfort provided by this bus service, highlighting clean buses and friendly staff. However, there are common concerns about unclear information at terminals regarding bus departures and delays without proper communication. Additionally, some travelers noted issues with air conditioning not functioning during trips.

ADO Playa del Carmen Tulum recent customer reviews

Outbound from PDC to Tulum was a nice coach. Comfortable. AC. Toilet. Return was an uncomfortable minibus with broken seatbelts and no toilet. Both arrived 10+ mins late for Departure

Eugene O.

7 October 2025

It was good but it wasn't clear where to catch the bus back when we got dropped off at the side of the highway to go to Tulum ruins. Luckily there was a tourism rep, Diego, (working for the City I guess) who gave us a free map and directions to walk to the ruins (even tho he may have been trying to interest us in hiring a personal guide to make our experience more informative) and we were able to go to him again after to help figure out where to catch the bus back. He informed us we needed to get on a 'collectivo' (those white coloured tourist vans) to bring us up the highway further to get to the ADO station. It was cheap tho...only 40 pesos.

Randy M.

16 April 2025

Large clean buses. Driver and/or bus station attendants speak little or no English.

Kathleen V.

18 March 2025

ADO Aeropuerto

4/5509 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.1

ADO CONECTA

4/51,174 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi1.8

Users frequently praise the service for its punctuality, comfort, and excellent customer support. Many highlight the ease of booking online and appreciate the clean, air-conditioned buses with courteous drivers. While some found initial aspects like seat numbers confusing or announcements hard to hear, these minor issues did not overshadow their overall positive experiences.

ADO Conecta Playa del Carmen Tulum recent customer reviews

Told to exit thr bus after boarding, then bus drove off with bags due to flat tyre - but did not properly this was reason. Returned 45 minutes later for departure

Samantha B.

5 January 2025

Excellent customer service. We were booked on a late service and they obliged us to travel on an earlier service with no drama and no additional cost.

Michael C.

26 October 2024

All worked just perfectly, from booking online to the friendly support staff up to the comfortable and punctual journey. I can recommend this service.

Brian N.

5 August 2024

AU

4/5864 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi1.1

Based on 864 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. AU ticket prices on this trip start at £4

AU Playa del Carmen Tulum recent customer reviews

No details given by driver in any language. No help with luggage on or off bus. Good driver

Kathryn G.

10 March 2022

the bus never came

Jian L.

27 December 2024

We felt safe with the driving!

Esther L.

9 March 2022

OCC

3.5/51,283 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.4

Escalibur

1/56 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi2.5

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Where are the popular stops in Playa del Carmen and Tulum?

Stops in Playa del Carmen

A - Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.

B - Fairmont Mayakoba Hotel

C - Mimi del Mar Hotel

D - Thompson Hotel

E - Grand Hyatt Resort

F - Puerto Aventuras - Catalonia Riviera Maya

Stops in Tulum

A - Parque Xel-Há

B - ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum

What's the distance between Playa del Carmen and Tulum by coach?
The distance between Playa del Carmen and Tulum by coach is approximately 34 miles (55 km).
What is the best way to go from Playa del Carmen to Tulum without a car?
You can travel to Tulum from Playa del Carmen by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/11

£6

07/11

£6

Today

£4

09/11

£4

10/11

£4

11/11

£6

12/11

£4

13/11

£4

The cheapest trip from Playa del Carmen to Tulum was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Playa del Carmen to Tulum as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £6 for a bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Tulum based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-10.

Usually ADO will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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