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.

Bus Playa del Carmen to Tulum from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Tulum on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Turistica	1h 5m	1:55pm	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	8:21am	Turistica	50m	9:11am	Parque Xel-Há	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Turistica	1h 10m	8:40am	Centro	No tags
Bus	8:17am	Turistica	1h 10m	9:27am	Centro	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 10m	6:45pm	Centro	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Tulum on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Turistica	1h 5m	1:55pm	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	8:21am	Turistica	50m	9:11am	Parque Xel-Há	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Turistica	1h 10m	8:40am	Centro	No tags
Bus	8:17am	Turistica	1h 10m	9:27am	Centro	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 10m	6:45pm	Centro	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Tulum on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Turistica	1h 5m	1:55pm	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	8:21am	Turistica	50m	9:11am	Parque Xel-Há	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Turistica	1h 10m	8:40am	Centro	No tags
Bus	8:17am	Turistica	1h 10m	9:27am	Centro	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	1h 10m	6:45pm	Centro	No tags

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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.

2carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

39 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $21	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $5	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,948 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

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

Eugene O.

October 7, 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.

April 16, 2025

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

Kathleen V.

March 18, 2025

ADO Aeropuerto

4/5522 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2

ADO CONECTA

4/51,178 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.

January 5, 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.

October 26, 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.

August 5, 2024

AU

4/5871 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

Based on 871 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

Kathryn G.

March 10, 2022

the bus never came

Jian L.

December 27, 2024

We felt safe with the driving!

Esther L.

March 9, 2022

OCC

3.5/51,285 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 traveling from Playa del Carmen to Tulum by bus

What is the distance between Playa del Carmen and Tulum?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Playa del Carmen 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

11/17

$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.