How To Get From Playa del Carmen to Tulum Best Way – You can go by van, bus, taxi, Uber and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Playa del Carmen to Tulum?
The distance from Playa del Carmen to Tulum is 64 kilometers. Click here to book online Cancun activities and day tours
The travel time by taxi from Playa del Carmen to Tulum is around 50 minutes and the taxi fare is $30-50. Read here the comparison Tulum vs Playa del Carmen
What Is The Cheapest Way From Playa del Carmen to Tulum?
The cheapest way from Playa del Carmen to Tulum is by bus for $6 USD and can book online and it will take around 1 hour and 10 minutes. Read here how to get from Tulum to Playa del Carmen the reverse way.
What Is The Best Way From Playa del Carmen to Tulum?
The best way from Playa del Carmen to Tulum for $6 USD is by shared van and you can book online. I did this option and the van travel time from Playa del Carmen to Tulum is 50 minutes. But it can be longer than the bus if there are many stops.
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 $50-70 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $120 USD.
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HOW TO GET FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO TULUM
ADO BUS FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO TULUM (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Playa del Carmen to Tulum is by bus. The Ado Buses are leaving from Playa del Carmen to Tulum every hour almost 24 hours available.
The ADO Bus fare from Playa del Carmen to Tulum is $6 USD. You can pay by cash at the ticket counter and you can book online.
The ADO Buses leave from Playa del Carmen at ADO Bus Terminal. (You can check the location in Google Maps) and getting to Tulum ADO Bus Terminal. There is 4 kilometers distance between ADO Bus Terminal in Tulum (Tulum Ruins ADO Bus Stop).
The total travel time will be around 1 hour and 10 minutes from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. The final stop is at ADO Bus Terminal in Tulum which is 10 minutes by taxi $8-10 USD to the Tulum Beach area.
SHARED VAN FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO TULUM (BEST WAY)
You can go by shared van from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. The van fare from Playa del Carmen to Tulum is $6 USD per person great idea if you are traveling alone since is faster than the bus.
The travel time by shared van from Playa del Carmen to Tulum will be around 1 hour and they will drive you from Hotel Area in Playa del Carmen.
BY TAXI/UBER FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO TULUM
The travel time by taxi from Playa del Carmen to Tulum is around 50 minutes and the taxi fare is $30-50 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
BEST WAY FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO TULUM VAN VS BUS PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO TULUM WHICH OPTION IS BETTER
The best way from Playa del Carmen to Tulum is getting by bus if you are traveling on a budget for $6 USD. Especially if you are staying near ADO Bus Terminal or within walking distance in Playa del Carmen.
Van vs Bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum? If you prefer faster you can go by shared van from Playa del Carmen to Tulum for $6 USD you can book online.
The best thing about the van compared to the bus is that you can go down sooner and not wait until the last stop and the ADO Bus will not stop until the Bus Terminal.
But I would choose the bus better than the van because is a more comfortable journey. It will depend on what departure schedule is matching better for you.
If you are traveling with more people you can try to get Uber or similar apps and private transportation if you book online in advance can get cheaper than Uber or a taxi.
Happy Travels!
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.