Bacalar to Tulum by bus with ADO
About 10 ADO departures a day, fastest trips around 2h 45min, fares from MX$370.
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Bacalar to Tulum at a glance
Buses per day
About 10 ADO departures
Fastest trip
From around 2h 45min
Fares
From MX$370
Timetable
First 01:20 · last 23:50
The journey from Bacalar to Tulum
South of Tulum, Highway 307 leaves the Riviera Maya's resorts behind and runs inland through the Costa Maya region. The bus passes the edge of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve near the small Muyil ruins and the Chunyaxché lagoon, then crosses long, quiet stretches of jungle with scattered Maya villages.
The main town on the way is Felipe Carrillo Puerto, once Chan Santa Cruz, the rebel stronghold of the Caste War and home of the Sanctuary of the Talking Cross. Further south the lagoon comes into view as the bus nears Bacalar, stopping at the ADO terminal on the highway at the edge of town. Northbound, buses finish at Tulum Centro on Av. Tulum.
When the buses leave
- Morning (5:00–11:59): about 2 a day
- Afternoon (12:00–17:59): about 5 a day
- Evening (18:00–23:59): about 2 a day
- Night (0:00–4:59): about 2 a day
A typical trip takes around 2h 50min; the fastest services take around 2h 45min. Times and fares come from current ADO timetables for the next 30 days and change by date and service class.
ADO services on this route
- ADO: about 9 a day
- AU: about 1 a day
ADO is the standard first-class service; ADO GL adds more legroom and extras, and ADO Platino has the widest seats. AU and ADO Aeropuerto cover regional and airport routes.
Sample departure times
01:20, 01:45, 03:10, 04:55, 09:20, 11:00, 12:20, 13:10, 14:25, 15:20, 16:20, 17:15
Departure times vary by day and station. Search your date above to see every bus, seat availability and the exact fare.
Bus stations in Bacalar and Tulum
The terminals most buses on this route use. Check the station printed on your ticket.
Depart from: Bacalar Bus Station
Av. 19 o libramiento Reg 4 Mz 64 LT 5 entre calles 42 y 40
Coordinates: 18.69014, -88.39034
About 10 ADO departures a day on this route
Open in Google MapsGet directionsArrive at: Tulum ADO Terminal Autobuses
Av. Tulum
Coordinates: 20.21061, -87.46502
About 10 ADO departures a day on this route
Open in Google MapsGet directionsArriving in Tulum
Heading north, travellers return to the coast for Tulum's clifftop Maya ruins, its white-sand beaches such as Playa Paraíso, and swimming in cenotes like Gran Cenote and Calavera. Tulum is also a base for day trips to Cobá and Sian Ka'an, and its ADO terminal connects onward to Playa del Carmen and Cancún Airport.
Tips for the Bacalar–Tulum bus
Tip 1
In Tulum, board at Tulum Centro on Av. Tulum; most Bacalar services leave from there rather than from the ruins stop.
Tip 2
Book ahead around Easter, July to August and the Christmas holidays, when southbound buses sell out.
Tip 3
Shared vans from Tulum often require a change at Felipe Carrillo Puerto and have little room for luggage, so the bus is easier with suitcases.
Tip 4
Bacalar is better as a stay than a day trip from Tulum; plan at least a night or two.
Other ways to travel
Colectivos with a change in Felipe Carrillo Puerto are the budget option for light travellers, and the Tren Maya links Tulum and Bacalar from stations away from both centres. The ADO bus is the better choice for most visitors because it runs from central Tulum to a terminal on the edge of Bacalar town with room for luggage.
Bacalar to Tulum bus: FAQ
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Playa del Carmen to Tulum
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Tulum to Cancún
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Tulum to Playa del Carmen
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