Next departures for Tulum to Palenque on November 19
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Central de Autobuses ADO
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Centro
Central de Autobuses ADO
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Next departures for Tulum to Palenque on November 20
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Centro
Central de Autobuses ADO
CheapestFastest
Bus
Centro
Central de Autobuses ADO
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Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:17 PM EST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Tulum to Palenque
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Palenque. The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Customers had a pleasant experience on the night-bus to Palenque with several toilet breaks and only one stop/search for passport checks. However, some passengers faced issues with cold temperatures at the front of the bus and a locked toilet causing inconvenience during the trip.
AU Tulum Palenque recent customer reviews
the trip was on schedule. It was way too cold in the front of the bus, The toilet in the bus was locked and that was a real problem for me and some other passengers
3 out of 5 stars
Dariusz W.
The night-bus to Palenque is long, but it was pleasant! There were a few toilet breaks and only one stop/search (an army man and his female colleague/associate came onboard to check passports + visas).
4 out of 5 stars
Grace P.
I unfortunately was robbed on the bus and also many other tourists on board. Someone drugged us whilst we were asleep so that we didn't wake up. Very sad
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 $76
OCC Tulum Palenque recent customer reviews
Bus was ok, seats comfortable enaugh. But the bus was gold! There shoud be warning for travellers about that, so people can put warmer clotes on or get a blanket for the ride.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tulum to Palenque by bus
How far is Tulum from Palenque?
The distance separating Tulum and Palenque is 350 miles (564 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tulum to Palenque?
Most of the buses traveling from Tulum to Palenque leave from ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins and arrive at Central de Autobuses ADO. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
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
$51
11/18
$51
Today
$51
11/20
$51
11/21
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11/22
$49
11/23
$50
11/24
No data
The cheapest trip from Tulum to Palenque was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $49
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tulum to Palenque, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $49 to $66 for a bus ticket from Tulum to Palenque based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-11-22.
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.
The cheapest trip from Tulum to Palenque was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $49
