How far is Palenque from Tulum?

The distance separating Palenque and Tulum is 350 miles (564 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palenque to Tulum?

Most of the buses traveling from Palenque to Tulum leave from Central de Autobuses ADO and arrive at ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Palenque to Tulum from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palenque to Tulum on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:35pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 25m	6:00am	Centro	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 15m	7:45am	Centro	Fastest

Next departures for Palenque to Tulum on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 15m	7:45am	Centro	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Palenque to Tulum on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:35pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 25m	6:00am	Centro	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 15m	7:45am	Centro	Fastest
AU + ADO	Bus	4:35pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	22h 15m	3:50pm	Centro	No tags
AU + ADO	Bus	6:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	20h 20m	3:50pm	Centro	No tags

Next departures for Palenque to Tulum on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 25m	6:00am	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	Central de Autobuses ADO	11h 20m	1:10pm	Centro	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 15m	7:45am	Centro	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	14h 15m	12:00pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	14h 10m	7:45am	Centro	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 8:07 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Palenque to Tulum

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tulum. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 40mAverage Duration

350 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $133	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $52	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

AU

4/5868 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

Based on 868 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. AU ticket prices on this trip start at $57

AU Palenque Tulum recent customer reviews

The road up untill Bacalar was very bad, with a comfortable bus this would not have been an issue. Combined with a constantly crying baby, all these things can be blamed on bad luck or bad circumstances.. BUT: the bus was uncomfortable at most, the seat did not recline, the bottom seat was loose, the driver drove like his house was on fire while blasting his tunes, switching the airco from hot to freezing.. Needless to say: we had no sleep on a nightbus.. The lack of toilets did not help either on this 13 hour drive.. To add insult to injury we had to dig for our luggage once we reached our destination in a complete pile of chaotic luggage. While the driver did no effort to assist. Next time we will book ADO again.

N J.

January 19, 2025

Toilet was out of order on an 11 hour bus ride only stopped to use the rest room once.

Charlotte H.

June 8, 2023

The lights to be able to read should work and they are not. Very disappointed about that, it was dark in the bus from the start and couldn't read but it was only 6pm so it's not time to sleep yet.

Amelie B.

December 15, 2021

ADO

4/59,941 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

OCC

3.5/51,285 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Based on 1285 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. OCC ticket prices on this trip start at $75

OCC Palenque Tulum recent customer reviews

Only the baby on board woke me up a few times. On the other hand the company OCC was really thrustworthy so thanks again!

Steven L.

December 4, 2018

Disappointed that it was no sleeping bus for a 12 hour ride

Nicole B.

July 1, 2024

Comfortable but arrived late

Philip A.

June 8, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Palenque and Tulum?

Stops in Palenque

A - Central de Autobuses ADO

Stops in Tulum

A - ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins

B - Parque Xel-Há

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palenque to Tulum by bus

How far is Palenque from Tulum?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palenque to Tulum?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$51

11/17

$51

Today

$51

11/19

$51

11/20

$51

11/21

$52

11/22

$51

11/23

$51

The cheapest trip from Palenque to Tulum was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $68 for a bus ticket from Palenque to Tulum based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually OCC 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.