The distance between Guanajuato and Tulum is around 1,718km (1,067 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Tulum by bus, plane, helicopter and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tulum → Guanajuato if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum.
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Take the bus to México Central Norte then Minatitlán and then to Tulum.
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Take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then take the bus to Tulum.
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There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Tulum by bus, plane, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,630 ($78) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,430 ($165).
The distance between Guanajuato and Tulum is around 1,718km (1,067 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,415km (879 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Guanajuato and Tulum by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Tulum is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx MX$3,430 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Tulum, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,630 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Tulum. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 6hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guanajuato and Tulum. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Guanajuato to Tulum. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dolores Hidalgo, México Central Norte, Santa Veracruz, México and Minatitlán. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Coordinados, Pegasso, Ecobus Express, Turismo y Excursiones Alianza, ADO and Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen run regular bus services between Guanajuato and Tulum. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guanajuato to Tulum. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 6hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Guanajuato and Tulum. The distance is around 1,905km (1,183 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Tulum is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around MX$3,430 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 6hrs | MX$3,430($165) | every 4 hours | 1,718km (1,067 miles) |
Bus to León, plane | 7hrs | MX$4,075($195) | hourly | 1,921km (1,194 miles) |
Bus to León, plane | 8h 25m | MX$4,055($195) | 4 times a day | 1,832km (1,138 miles) |
Bus to Guadalajara, plane | 9h 20m | MX$2,695($130) | once daily | 2,109km (1,310 miles) |
Bus to León, plane | 9h 55m | MX$2,445($115) | hourly | 1,834km (1,140 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | MX$1,630($78) | once daily | 1,941km (1,206 miles) |
Bus via México Central Norte | 1 day 6h | MX$2,655($125) | twice daily | 2,034km (1,264 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter | 21h 10m | MX$86,525($4,140) | once daily | 1,959km (1,217 miles) |
Drive | 22h 30m | MX$3,345($160) | on demand | 1,905km (1,183 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tulum offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.