How to get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum

by Rafael Couto

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The distance between Playa del Carmen and Tulum is only 65 kilometers. By car it will take you about 50 minutes, approximately.

To get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum, you must also take federal highway 307 that connects Cancun to Tulum and then just follow the signs to the archaeological site or take the road to Boca Paila to get to the hotels and restaurants.

If you don’t have a vehicle, don’t worry. Our intention is to make it clear to you how to get to Tulum from Playa del Carmen. To do this, you must take a bus from the Playa del Carmen bus station. The company ADO offers trips to Tulum practically every day, every hour, and the ticket will cost approximately 13 reais.

You can also take a van from Calle 2 and Avenida 20, very close to Quinta Avenida. This is the cheapest option, as you will pay approximately 5 reais.

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Rafael Couto

Journalist, entrepreneur and travel enthusiast. He lived in Mexico for 15 years and during this time had the opportunity to travel throughout almost the entire country and the Caribbean. He created the Mexico Guide to show Brazilians the best of the land of tequila and mariachis through his own experiences. Follow the Mexico Guide on this adventure!