How To Get From Tulum To Cozumel Best Way – You can go by van, bus, taxi, Uber and private transfer plus ferry.
What Is The Distance From Tulum To Cozumel?
The distance from Tulum to Cozumel is 79 kilometers. Click here to book online Cancun activities and day tours
The travel time from Tulum to Cozumel is around 50 minutes by taxi plus 30 minutes by ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel. Read here how to get from Cozumel to Tulum the reverse way and Cozumel vs Tulum
What Is The Cheapest Way From Tulum To Cozumel?
The cheapest way from Tulum to Cozumel is by bus plus ferry for $16 USD (bus ticket $6 USD you can book online plus ferry ticket $15 USD you can book online).
If you go by taxi will be around 600-1000 MXN which is $30-50 USD depending on your final destination plus the ferry ticket is 200 MXN which is $10 USD.
Read here how to get from Cozumel to Cancun airport, Tulum to Isla Mujeres and Tulum to Playa del Carmen
WHERE TO STAY IN COZUMEL
A total of $20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Cozumel. 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 TULUM TO COZUMEL
ADO BUS FROM TULUM TO COZUMEL PLUS FERRY (CHEAPEST WAY)
What’s the cheapest way from Tulum to Cozumel? The cheapest way from Tulum to Cozumel is by bus plus ferry. The Ado Buses are leaving from Tulum to Playa del Carmen every hour almost 24 hours available.
The ADO Bus fare from Tulum to Playa del Carmen is $6 USD you can book online.
The ADO Buses are leaving from Tulum ADO Bus Terminal and from Tulum Ruins there is 4 kilometers distance between both of them.
The total bus travel time will be around 1 hour and 10 minutes to get to Playa del Carmen at ADO Bus Terminal. (You can check the location in Google Maps) which is just 2-3 minutes walking distance from Playa del Carmen Ferry Terminal
SHARED VAN FROM TULUM TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN (BEST WAY)
You can go by shared van from Tulum to Playa del Carmen. If you are traveling alone it can be a great idea. The van fare from Tulum to Playa del Carmen is $6 USD you can book online.
The travel time by shared van from Tulum to Playa del Carmen will be around 1 hour and they will drive you to the Ferry Terminal in Playa del Carmen.
FERRY PORT PLAYA DEL CARMEN TO COZUMEL
The ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel will take you around 30 minutes. The ferry fare is around $15 USD you can book online for one-way ticket. Check here schedule and prices in Ultramar website!
The most popular ferry company going from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel is Ultramar. The ferry schedule from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel is almost every hour starting from 7 am to 10 pm. The travel time by ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel is around 30 minutes.
You can buy the ferry tickets at the Ferry Terminal in Playa del Carmen no worries (only in peak season you will have to book in advance). But you can also book online with Bookway the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel and get a discount!
BY TAXI FROM TULUM TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The travel time by taxi from Tulum to Playa del Carmen is around 50 minutes plus 30 minutes ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel.
The taxi fare from Tulum to Playa del Carmen is around 600-1000 MXN which is $30-50 USD plus the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel for $15 USD you can book online. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
BEST WAY FROM TULUM TO COZUMEL
The best way from Tulum to Cozumel is getting by bus (book online) and ferry (book online with Bookway) if you are traveling on a budget for $21 USD.
If you wish the comfort for a cheaper price than a taxi private transfer shuttle plus ferry for only $40 USD per person plus $15 USD ferry ticket.
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.