How To Get From Palenque to Tulum Best Way – 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 $57 USD and you can book online and it will take around 11-12 hours.
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 $57 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 by night bus for $57 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.
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 to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.