How to travel from Cozumel to Tulum, Mexico
The distance between Cozumel and Tulum is around 77km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cozumel to Tulum by ferry, bus and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tulum → Cozumel if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen then take the bus to Tulum.
- Duration2h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$190($9)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Playa del Carmen, Bus
Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen then take the bus to Tulum.
- Duration2hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$335($16)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Calica then take a taxi to Tulum.
- Duration1h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMX$1,130($54)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cozumel and Tulum
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cozumel to Tulum by ferry, bus and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MX$190 ($9) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,130 ($54).
The distance between Cozumel and Tulum is around 77km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58km (36 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Cozumel and Tulum by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cozumel to Tulum is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx MX$1,130 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Cozumel and Tulum is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$190 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cozumel and Tulum. We recommend that you take a ferry to Calica then take a taxi to Tulum. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cozumel and Tulum. We recommend that you take a ferry to Calica then take a taxi to Tulum. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cozumel to Tulum. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa del Carmen then take the bus to Tulum. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cozumel to Tulum. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa del Carmen then take the bus to Tulum. instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cozumel to Tulum is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around MX$190 ($9).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cozumel and Tulum
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 2h 10m | MX$190($9) | every 4 hours | 82km (51 miles) |
Ferry to Playa del Carmen, Bus | 2hrs | MX$335($16) | every 4 hours | 82km (51 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi | 1h 35m | MX$1,130($54) | twice daily | 77km (48 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cozumel and Tulum
Bus companies
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
ADO
Autobuses Mayab
Autobuses Oriente
Ferry operators
Winjet
Ultramar Ferry
Airports near Tulum
The following major airports near Tulum offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Tulum
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Tulum
Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
- Distance
- 212km (132 miles) from Tulum