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.
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.
👋 Also check out Tulum → Monterrey if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Monterrey (MTY) 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 Acayucan and then to Tulum.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 40m | MX$2,300($110) | hourly | 1,598km (993 miles) |
Fly to Chetumal (CTM), Bus | 7h 35m | MX$2,215($105) | every 4 hours | 2,125km (1,320 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 35m | MX$2,130($100) | hourly | 1,636km (1,017 miles) |
Plane, Helicopter and Bus | 6h 15m | MX$13,380($640) | once daily | 1,682km (1,045 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | MX$1,380($66) | once daily | 2,244km (1,394 miles) |
Bus via Cárdenas | 1 day 9h | MX$1,315($63) | once daily | 2,256km (1,402 miles) |
Bus via Mexico City North | 1 day 14h | MX$3,385($160) | twice daily | 2,575km (1,600 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter | 1 day 3h | MX$87,215($4,170) | once daily | 2,292km (1,424 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | MX$3,910($185) | on demand | 2,229km (1,385 miles) |
ADO
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Transportes Frontera
Autobuses Mayab
Turistab
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
United Airlines
American Airlines
Aeroméxico
Holbox Collection
The following major airports near Tulum offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.