Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Tulum on November 19
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Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.
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Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Tulum on November 20
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Parque Xel-Há
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Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Tulum on November 21
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Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Tulum on November 22
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Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Tulum on November 23
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Compare 2 ways to go from Playa del Carmen 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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Customers appreciate the comfortable seating and smooth rides offered by this bus service, highlighting its affordability and punctuality. However, some users noted confusion at terminals due to unclear information about bus departures or locations. Additionally, there were occasional issues with air conditioning not functioning properly 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
4 out of 5 stars
Eugene O.
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.
5 out of 5 stars
Randy M.
Large clean buses. Driver and/or bus station attendants speak little or no English.
Based on 522 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the seats but often complained with the wifi. ADO Aeropuerto ticket prices on this trip start at $5
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
2 out of 5 stars
Samantha B.
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.
5 out of 5 stars
Michael C.
All worked just perfectly, from booking online to the friendly support staff up to the comfortable and punctual journey. I can recommend this service.
Based on 870 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 $6
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
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 $9
Based on 6 reviews, the company was rated 1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Escalibur ticket prices on this trip start at $10
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Playa del Carmen to Tulum by bus
What is the distance between Playa del Carmen and Tulum?
About 34 miles (55 km) separate Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum?
If you're headed to Tulum from Playa del Carmen, chances are that your bus will leave from Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte. And arrive at Parque Xel-Há. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11/17
$5
11/18
$8
Today
$5
11/20
$5
11/21
$5
11/22
$5
11/23
$5
11/24
$5
The cheapest trip from Playa del Carmen to Tulum was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $5
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 $5 to $18 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 $5 which is on 2025-11-23.
The cheapest trip from Playa del Carmen to Tulum was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $5
