Next bus departures

Next departures for Palenque to Tulum on July 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 25m	6:00am	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	8:08pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	11h 55m	9:03am	Centro	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 15m	7:45am	Centro	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:46 PM CST.

Get from Palenque to Tulum

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 213, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

563 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Palenque and Tulum

Stops in Palenque

A
Central de Autobuses ADO
Palenque - Pakalná LB, Tulija, 29960 Palenque, Chis., Mexico
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Stops in Tulum

A
Parque Xel-Há
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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B
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Carr. Cancún - Tulum
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Compare bus companies

AU

3.8/5905 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi1.2

Based on 905 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. AU ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 213

AU Palenque Tulum recent customer reviews

The road up untill Bacalar was very bad, with a comfortable bus this would not have been an issue. Combined with a constantly crying baby, all these things can be blamed on bad luck or bad circumstances.. BUT: the bus was uncomfortable at most, the seat did not recline, the bottom seat was loose, the driver drove like his house was on fire while blasting his tunes, switching the airco from hot to freezing.. Needless to say: we had no sleep on a nightbus.. The lack of toilets did not help either on this 13 hour drive.. To add insult to injury we had to dig for our luggage once we reached our destination in a complete pile of chaotic luggage. While the driver did no effort to assist. Next time we will book ADO again.

N J.

January 19, 2025

Toilet was out of order on an 11 hour bus ride only stopped to use the rest room once.

Charlotte H.

June 8, 2023

The lights to be able to read should work and they are not. Very disappointed about that, it was dark in the bus from the start and couldn't read but it was only 6pm so it's not time to sleep yet.

Amelie B.

December 15, 2021

ADO

4.2/510,375 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.0

OCC

3.6/51,322 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.4

Based on 1322 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. OCC ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 288

OCC Palenque Tulum recent customer reviews

Only the baby on board woke me up a few times. On the other hand the company OCC was really thrustworthy so thanks again!

Steven L.

December 4, 2018

Disappointed that it was no sleeping bus for a 12 hour ride

Nicole B.

July 1, 2024

Comfortable but arrived late

Philip A.

June 8, 2024

MX bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, ADO, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palenque to Tulum by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Palenque to Tulum?
The cheapest bus tickets from Palenque to Tulum start from PEN 213. The average price for this route is around PEN 217. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Palenque to Tulum?
The average bus travel time from Palenque to Tulum is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 563 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 20m and is operated by OCC.
Which bus companies service the Palenque to Tulum route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from AU, ADO, OCC.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Palenque to Tulum?
The earliest bus departs from Palenque to Tulum at 4:35pm. And the latest bus departs at 9:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Palenque to Tulum?
A bus trip from Palenque to Tulum generates an estimated 14.073750000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Palenque to Tulum?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ADO, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10375 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Palenque to Tulum?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ADO has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Palenque to Tulum?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ADO, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Palenque to Tulum?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ADO, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07-27

No data

07-28

PEN 187

Today

PEN 187

07-30

PEN 187

07-31

No data

08-01

PEN 186

08-02

PEN 186

08-03

PEN 188

The cheapest trip from Palenque to Tulum was searched and found on Aug 1, 2026 with a price of PEN 186

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palenque to Tulum, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from PEN 186 to PEN 248 for a bus ticket from Palenque to Tulum based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 186 which is on 2026-08-01.