How to travel from Monterrey to Tulum, Mexico

The distance between Monterrey and Tulum is around 1,598km (993 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Monterrey 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.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,300($110)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Acayucan and then to Tulum.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,380($66)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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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$87,215($4,170)
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Drive

Drive to Tulum.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,229km (1,385 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monterrey and Tulum

There are several options for getting from Monterrey to Tulum by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,315 ($63) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,300 ($110).

The distance between Monterrey and Tulum is around 1,598km (993 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,452km (902 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Monterrey 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 Monterrey to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx MX$2,300 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Monterrey and Tulum, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,315 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Monterrey 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 5h 40m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Monterrey to Tulum. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 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 Monterrey 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 Monterrey 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 5h 40m.

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 Monterrey and Tulum. The distance is around 2,229km (1,385 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 Monterrey to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around MX$2,300 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Monterrey and Tulum

Transport options from Monterrey to Tulum
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 40m
MX$2,300($110)
hourly1,598km (993 miles)
Fly to Chetumal (CTM), Bus7h 35m
MX$2,215($105)
every 4 hours2,125km (1,320 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 35m
MX$2,130($100)
hourly1,636km (1,017 miles)
Plane, Helicopter and Bus6h 15m
MX$13,380($640)
once daily1,682km (1,045 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 7h
MX$1,380($66)
once daily2,244km (1,394 miles)
Bus via Cárdenas1 day 9h
MX$1,315($63)
once daily2,256km (1,402 miles)
Bus via Mexico City North1 day 14h
MX$3,385($160)
twice daily2,575km (1,600 miles)
Bus and Helicopter
1 day 3h
MX$87,215($4,170)
once daily2,292km (1,424 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
MX$3,910($185)
on demand2,229km (1,385 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