The distance between Puebla and Tulum is around 1,367km (849 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Puebla 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 → Puebla if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Puebla (PBC) 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 Chetumal then Limones and then to Tulum.
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Take the bus 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 Puebla to Tulum by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,045 ($50) and will take around 21h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,510 ($120).
The distance between Puebla and Tulum is around 1,367km (849 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,118km (695 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Puebla and Tulum by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puebla to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx MX$2,510 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Puebla and Tulum, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,045 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Puebla and Tulum. We recommend that you fly from Puebla (PBC) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puebla and Tulum. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Puebla to Tulum. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chetumal and Limones. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21h 25m.
ADO, Autobuses Mayab, Autobuses Unidos (AU), Turismo y Excursiones Alianza and Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen run regular bus services between Puebla and Tulum. Buses run twice daily and take around 21h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puebla to Tulum. We recommend that you fly from Puebla (PBC) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Puebla and Tulum. The distance is around 1,441km (895 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puebla to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around MX$2,510 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | MX$2,510($120) | hourly | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 21h 25m | MX$1,945($95) | twice daily | 1,447km (899 miles) |
Bus via Villa Isla | 21h 45m | MX$1,045($50) | once daily | 1,473km (915 miles) |
Bus via Playa del Carmen | 1 day 1h | MX$1,925($90) | once daily | 1,533km (953 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter | 16h 30m | MX$87,295($4,175) | once daily | 1,486km (923 miles) |
Drive | 17h 35m | MX$2,530($120) | on demand | 1,441km (895 miles) |
ADO
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Autobuses Mayab
Autobuses Unidos (AU)
Turismo y Excursiones Alianza
Volaris
Viva Aerobus
Aeroméxico
Turkish Airlines
Holbox Collection
The following major airports near Tulum offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.