How much is the bus ticket from Palenque to Tulum?

The cheapest bus tickets from Palenque to Tulum start from $57. The average price for this route is around $60. 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 trip duration from Palenque to Tulum is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 350 miles (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 2 buses available per day, including services from AU , ADO , OCC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Palenque to Tulum?

The earliest bus departs from Palenque to Tulum at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Palenque to Tulum?

A bus trip from Palenque to Tulum generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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 9963 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Palenque to Tulum?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ADO has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Palenque to Tulum?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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.

Bus Palenque to Tulum from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palenque to Tulum on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:35pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 25m	6:00am	Centro	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Central de Autobuses ADO	12h 15m	7:45am	Centro	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:24 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Palenque to Tulum

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tulum. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

350 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $115	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $44	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

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

AU

4/5874 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

Based on 874 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. AU ticket prices on this trip start at $57

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

4/59,997 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

OCC

3.5/51,292 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Based on 1292 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. OCC ticket prices on this trip start at $76

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $57. The average price for this route is around $60. 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 trip duration from Palenque to Tulum is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 350 miles (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 2 buses available per day, including services from AU, ADO, OCC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Palenque to Tulum?
The earliest bus departs from Palenque to Tulum at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Palenque to Tulum?
A bus trip from Palenque to Tulum generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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 9963 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Palenque to Tulum?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ADO has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Palenque to Tulum?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/04

$52

12/05

$52

Today

$52

12/07

$51

12/08

$51

12/09

$52

12/10

No data

12/11

$52

The cheapest trip from Palenque to Tulum was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $51

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 $51 to $69 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 $51 which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually OCC will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.