How to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Tulum, Mexico
The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Tulum is around 2,050km (1,274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Puerto Vallarta 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 → Puerto Vallarta if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costMX$3,595($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus via Mexico Norte
Take the bus to Mexico Norte then Playa del Carmen Alterna and then to Tulum.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMX$3,635($175)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Helicopter
Take the bus to Mexico City North then Cárdenas and then to Villahermosa Airport then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then take the bus to Tulum.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$88,760($4,245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Vallarta and Tulum
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Puerto Vallarta to Tulum by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around MX$2,530 ($120) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,595 ($170).
The distance between Puerto Vallarta and Tulum is around 2,050km (1,274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,854km (1,152 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx MX$3,595 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Vallarta and Tulum, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around MX$2,530 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Puerto Vallarta and Tulum. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Vallarta and Tulum. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Vallarta to Tulum. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bucerías, Mexico City North, Playa del Carmen Alterna and Playa del Carmen. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Futura Select, ADO, Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen and ETN run regular bus services between Puerto Vallarta and Tulum. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puerto Vallarta to Tulum. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Cancun (CUN) then take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística and then to Tulum. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Puerto Vallarta and Tulum. The distance is around 2,424km (1,506 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 Puerto Vallarta to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around MX$3,595 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Puerto Vallarta and Tulum
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 45m | MX$3,595($170) | hourly | 2,073km (1,288 miles) |
| Fly to Chetumal (CTM), Bus | 6h 25m | MX$4,765($230) | every 4 hours | 2,050km (1,274 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 30m | MX$2,530($120) | hourly | 2,181km (1,355 miles) |
| Plane, Helicopter and Bus | 6h 10m | MX$13,525($645) | once daily | 2,127km (1,322 miles) |
Bus via Mexico Norte + 2 similar | 1 day 14h | MX$3,635($175) | twice daily | 2,563km (1,593 miles) |
| Bus | 1 day 14h | MX$3,405($165) | twice daily | 2,540km (1,579 miles) |
| Bus via Mexico City North | 1 day 15h | MX$3,470($165) | twice daily | 2,557km (1,589 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter | 1 day 5h | MX$88,760($4,245) | once daily | 2,488km (1,546 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | MX$4,245($205) | on demand | 2,424km (1,506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Puerto Vallarta and Tulum
Airlines
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Bus companies
ADO
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Autobuses Mayab
Autotransportes Guadalajara Talpa Mascota (ATM)
Futura Select
helicopters
Holbox Collection
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