How to travel from Isla Mujeres to Tulum, Mexico
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Tulum is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Isla Mujeres 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 → Isla Mujeres if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Tulum.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$670($32)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Tulum.
- Duration2h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$650($31)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus
Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Tulum.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMX$480($23)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Punta Sam then take a taxi to Tulum.
- Duration2h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMX$1,860($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Mujeres and Tulum
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isla Mujeres to Tulum by ferry, bus and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MX$480 ($23) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$1,860 ($89).
The distance between Isla Mujeres and Tulum is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Isla Mujeres and Tulum by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx MX$1,860 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Isla Mujeres and Tulum is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$480 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Tulum. We recommend that you take a ferry to Punta Sam then take a taxi to Tulum. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Tulum. We recommend that you take a ferry to Punta Sam then take a taxi to Tulum. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Mujeres to Tulum. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Tulum. instead which will take 3h 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 Isla Mujeres to Tulum. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Tulum. instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Tulum is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around MX$670 ($32).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isla Mujeres and Tulum
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 3h 10m | MX$670($32) | every 4 hours | 188km (117 miles) |
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus | 2h 60m | MX$650($31) | every 4 hours | 266km (166 miles) |
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, Bus | 3h 40m | MX$480($23) | every 4 hours | 204km (127 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi | 2h 25m | MX$1,860($89) | every 20 mins | 146km (91 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isla Mujeres and Tulum
Bus companies
ADO
Autobuses Mayab
Autobuses Unidos (AU)
Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)
Ferry operators
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