How to travel from Ciudad Juárez to Tulum, Mexico

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Tulum is around 1,589km (987 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ciudad Juárez to Tulum by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,360($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Acayucan and then to Tulum.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,545($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Helicopter

Take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Villahermosa Airport then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then take the bus to Tulum.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$87,380($4,180)
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Drive

Drive to Tulum.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,224km (1,382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Juárez and Tulum

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Juárez to Tulum by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,465 ($70) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,360 ($115).

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Tulum is around 1,589km (987 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,286km (1,420 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Ciudad Juárez and Tulum by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx MX$2,360 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Juárez and Tulum, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,465 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Juárez and Tulum. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Juárez and Tulum. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Juárez to Tulum. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey and Acayucan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Tours Acosta, Turismo y Excursiones Alianza, Turistab, Autobuses Unidos (AU), Futura Select, Omnibus de Mexico, Grupo Senda, Transportes Frontera, ADO and Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen run regular bus services between Ciudad Juárez and Tulum. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Juárez to Tulum. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Tulum is Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Tulum. Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) and Chetumal International Airport (CTM) (CTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ciudad Juárez and Tulum. The distance is around 2,224km (1,382 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around MX$2,360 ($115).

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Transport options from Ciudad Juárez to Tulum
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
MX$2,360($115)
hourly1,589km (987 miles)
Plane, Helicopter and Bus5h 20m
MX$13,440($645)
once daily1,673km (1,039 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 7h
MX$1,545($74)
once daily2,268km (1,409 miles)
Bus via Cárdenas1 day 11h
MX$1,465($70)
once daily2,297km (1,427 miles)
Bus via Mexico City North1 day 15h
MX$3,535($170)
twice daily2,616km (1,625 miles)
Bus and Helicopter
1 day 3h
MX$87,380($4,180)
once daily2,316km (1,439 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
MX$3,910($185)
on demand2,224km (1,382 miles)

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Airports near Tulum

The following major airports near Tulum offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Tulum
CUN
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Tulum
CTM
Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Tulum