What is the distance between Tulum and Bacalar?

About 122 miles (196 km) separate Tulum and Bacalar.

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

If you're headed to Bacalar from Tulum, chances are that your bus will leave from ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins and arrive at Calle 19 Libramiento. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Tulum to Bacalar from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tulum to Bacalar on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	9:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Centro	2h 50m	5:50pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	Centro	2h 50m	6:50pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	10:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO + ADO GL	Bus	6:05pm	Centro	6h 5m	12:10am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Tulum to Bacalar on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	9:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	1:50am	Centro	2h 50m	4:40am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	Centro	2h 50m	4:50am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	10:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO + ADO Aeropuerto	Bus	1:50am	Centro	5h 15m	7:05am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Tulum to Bacalar on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	9:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	1:50am	Centro	2h 50m	4:40am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Centro	2h 50m	10:50am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	10:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO + ADO Aeropuerto	Bus	1:50am	Centro	5h 15m	7:05am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Tulum to Bacalar on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	9:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	1:50am	Centro	2h 50m	4:40am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	Centro	2h 50m	4:50am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	10:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO + ADO Aeropuerto	Bus	1:50am	Centro	5h 15m	7:05am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Tulum to Bacalar on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	9:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	1:50am	Centro	2h 50m	4:40am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	Centro	2h 50m	4:50am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	Centro	2h 50m	1:50am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO + AU	Bus	8:55pm	Centro	6h 5m	3:00am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Next departures for Tulum to Bacalar on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	9:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Cheapest
	Bus	1:50am	Centro	2h 50m	4:40am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Centro	2h 50m	10:50am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Centro	2h 50m	10:45pm	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags
ADO + ADO Conecta	Bus	1:50am	Centro	5h 45m	7:35am	ADO Bacalar, Q. R.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:37 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tulum to Bacalar

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bacalar. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

122 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $50	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $17	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tulum and Bacalar?

Stops in Tulum

A
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Carr. Cancún - Tulum
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B
Parque Xel-Há
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Stops in Bacalar

A
Calle 19 Libramiento
Calle 19 Libramiento 159-b, Bacalar, Q.R., Mexico
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Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,955 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Many users appreciate the comfort, cleanliness, and efficiency of the buses, often highlighting the friendly and professional drivers. The spacious seating and safe driving contribute to a pleasant travel experience. However, some reviews mention issues with WiFi connectivity and overly cold temperatures, which affected comfort during the journey.

ADO Tulum Bacalar recent customer reviews

Always on time with comfortable and clean buses. I’ve used ADO to see the entire Yucatan.

David P.

January 19, 2025

Spacious seats were good. They played a film really loudly down the whole bus and the driver played loud music so it was hard to relax

Ruth A.

November 5, 2024

The bus was very nice and clean but unfortunatly it was way too cold in the bus during the travel

Linus P.

October 1, 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 $23

AU Tulum Bacalar recent customer reviews

The buses pickup location send myself and 2 others out of town to the middle of nowhere and didn't pick us up.

James F.

September 18, 2023

ADO CONECTA

4/51,178 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.8

MX bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tulum to Bacalar by bus

What is the distance between Tulum and Bacalar?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tulum to Bacalar?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$21

11/20

$21

Today

$21

11/22

$21

11/23

$21

11/24

$21

11/25

$21

11/26

$21

The cheapest trip from Tulum to Bacalar was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $25 for a bus ticket from Tulum to Bacalar based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.