How to travel from Sayulita to Tulum, Mexico
The distance between Sayulita and Tulum is around 2,085km (1,296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sayulita 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 → Sayulita 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.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costMX$3,575($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Tepic, Córdoba then Acayucan and then to Tulum.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$2,885($140)
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$88,740($4,245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sayulita and Tulum
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sayulita to Tulum by plane, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around MX$2,885 ($140) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$3,575 ($170).
The distance between Sayulita and Tulum is around 2,085km (1,296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,876km (1,166 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Sayulita and Tulum by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sayulita to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx MX$3,575 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Sayulita and Tulum, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around MX$2,885 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sayulita 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 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sayulita and Tulum. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sayulita to Tulum. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sayulita, Bucerías, Tepic, Córdoba and Acayucan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.
Pacífico, ACN Autobuses, ADO, Autobuses Unidos (AU), Turismo y Excursiones Alianza, Futura Select and Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen run regular bus services between Sayulita and Tulum. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sayulita 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 6h 15m.
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 Sayulita and Tulum. The distance is around 2,383km (1,481 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sayulita to Tulum is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around MX$3,575 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sayulita and Tulum
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 6h 15m | MX$3,575($170) | hourly | 2,108km (1,310 miles) |
| Fly to Chetumal (CTM), Bus | 6h 55m | MX$4,745($225) | every 4 hours | 2,085km (1,296 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 10m | MX$2,885($140) | every 4 hours | 2,145km (1,333 miles) |
| Plane, Helicopter and Bus | 6h 40m | MX$13,505($645) | once daily | 2,162km (1,343 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 9h | MX$2,885($140) | once daily | 2,499km (1,553 miles) |
| Bus via Mexico City North | 1 day 13h | MX$3,365($160) | twice daily | 2,504km (1,556 miles) |
| Bus via Mexico City North | 1 day 14h | MX$3,405($165) | twice daily | 2,543km (1,580 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter | 1 day 5h | MX$88,740($4,245) | once daily | 2,486km (1,545 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | MX$4,180($200) | on demand | 2,383km (1,481 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sayulita and Tulum
Bus companies
ADO
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Autobuses Mayab
Vallarta Plus
Futura Select
Airlines
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
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