How to travel from Guanajuato to Tulum, Mexico

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Bus and Plane

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.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,430($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to México Central Norte then Minatitlán and then to Tulum.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,630($78)
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Bus and Helicopter

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

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$86,525($4,140)
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Drive

Drive to Tulum.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Distance1,905km (1,183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Tulum

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guanajuato and Tulum

Transport options from Guanajuato to Tulum
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
6hrs
MX$3,430($165)
every 4 hours1,718km (1,067 miles)
Bus to León, plane7hrs
MX$4,075($195)
hourly1,921km (1,194 miles)
Bus to León, plane8h 25m
MX$4,055($195)
4 times a day1,832km (1,138 miles)
Bus to Guadalajara, plane9h 20m
MX$2,695($130)
once daily2,109km (1,310 miles)
Bus to León, plane9h 55m
MX$2,445($115)
hourly1,834km (1,140 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
MX$1,630($78)
once daily1,941km (1,206 miles)
Bus via México Central Norte1 day 6h
MX$2,655($125)
twice daily2,034km (1,264 miles)
Bus and Helicopter
21h 10m
MX$86,525($4,140)
once daily1,959km (1,217 miles)
Drive
22h 30m
MX$3,345($160)
on demand1,905km (1,183 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