Last updated on February 5th, 2023 at 08:54 am
How To Get From Palenque to Tulum – You can go by bus, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Palenque to Tulum?
The distance from Palenque to Tulum is 703 kilometers. Click here to book online Palenque activities and day tours
The travel time by car from Palenque to Tulum is around 9 hours and 30 minutes. To be honest so much distance to rent a car and get a private transfer. Read here how to get from Tulum to Palenque the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Palenque to Tulum?
The cheapest way from Palenque to Tulum is by bus for $50 USD and you can book online. The bus travel time from Palenque to Tulum is around 11-12 hours.
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WHERE TO STAY IN TULUM
A total of $20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Tulum. There are hotels mid-budget for $50-70 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $120 USD.
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HOW TO GET FROM PALENQUE TO TULUM
OCC BUS FROM PALENQUE TO TULUM (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Palenque to Tulum is by bus. There are night buses leaving from Palenque Bus Terminal to Tulum Bus Terminal. You will be able to save a night accommodation if you are on a budget by taking the night bus from Palenque to Tulum!
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PALENQUE TO TULUM
The bus schedule from Palenque to Tulum leaving at 6 pm, 9 30 pm and 10 40 pm you can book in advance from Palenque Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps) to Tulum ADO Bus Terminal (check the exact location in Google Maps).
The bus fare from Palenque to Tulum is around $50 USD. The bus travel time from Palenque to Tulum is around 12 hours. You can pay by cash at the ticket counter and book online.
There are 3 different Bus companies doing the route from Tulum to Palenque and viceversa: ADO Bus, OCC Buses and AU Buses (Autobuses Unidos).
How To Get From Ado Bus Terminal to Tulum Beach
The final stop is at ADO Bus Terminal in Tulum is in the town which is walking distance from most of the accommodations. But if you are staying in the beach area is 5 kilometers distance and you will have to walk for more than 1 hour or get a taxi.
Taxi prices are expensive and you will have to negotiate or share them to go down the fare. Just contact your hotel just in case they have a free shuttle in Tulum area!
BEST WAY FROM PALENQUE TO TULUM
The best way from Palenque to Tulum is getting by night bus for $50 USD if you are traveling on a budget you can book online and it will take 12 hours and you will avoid paying for a night in a hotel and you will be arriving at Tulum early morning to relax in the beach.
BEST TIME TO VISIT IN TULUM
There is 2 seasons dry and wet season. The rainy season starts in May. The best time to visit Tulum is from the months of November to April because it is the month of the dry season. However, lots of tourists prefer to travel from January to March since it’s not peak season but it can be rainy for a few days.
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CASH IN MEXICO
Mexico has its own currency called the Mexican Peso. A $1 USD=19 MXN. There are lots of ATMs and exchange currency in many parts of the country. And you have to know that dollars are very common and well-accepted in the country.
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