How far is Tulum from Palenque?

It's about 564 km (350 miles) from Tulum to Palenque.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tulum to Palenque?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins, in Tulum, and end it at Central de Autobuses ADO, in Palenque.

Bus Tulum to Palenque from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tulum to Palenque on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:55pm	Centro	12h 30m	7:25am	Central de Autobuses ADO	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00pm	Centro	12h 40m	10:40am	Central de Autobuses ADO	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:40 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tulum to Palenque

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Palenque. The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 40mAverage Duration

563 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $191	Average Duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$59 - $59	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tulum and Palenque?

Stops in Tulum

A
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins
ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins, 77765 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Carr. Cancún - Tulum
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B
Parque Xel-Há
Unnamed Road, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Stops in Palenque

A
Central de Autobuses ADO
Palenque - Pakalná LB, Tulija, 29960 Palenque, Chis., Mexico
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Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,962 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

OCC

3.5/51,286 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

Based on 1286 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. OCC ticket prices on this trip start at $191

OCC Tulum Palenque recent customer reviews

Bus was ok, seats comfortable enaugh. But the bus was gold! There shoud be warning for travellers about that, so people can put warmer clotes on or get a blanket for the ride.

Loviise Liia P.

January 15, 2025

AU

4/5874 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

Customers had a pleasant experience on the night-bus to Palenque with several toilet breaks and only one stop/search for passport checks. However, some passengers faced issues with cold temperatures at the front of the bus and a locked toilet causing inconvenience during the trip.

AU Tulum Palenque recent customer reviews

the trip was on schedule. It was way too cold in the front of the bus, The toilet in the bus was locked and that was a real problem for me and some other passengers

Dariusz W.

January 20, 2024

The night-bus to Palenque is long, but it was pleasant! There were a few toilet breaks and only one stop/search (an army man and his female colleague/associate came onboard to check passports + visas).

Grace P.

April 2, 2022

I unfortunately was robbed on the bus and also many other tourists on board. Someone drugged us whilst we were asleep so that we didn't wake up. Very sad

Robyn L.

February 3, 2021

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tulum to Palenque by bus

How far is Tulum from Palenque?
It's about 564 km (350 miles) from Tulum to Palenque.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tulum to Palenque?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins, in Tulum, and end it at Central de Autobuses ADO, in Palenque.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$72

11-24

$73

Today

$74

11-26

$74

11-27

$74

11-28

$73

11-29

$74

11-30

No data

The cheapest trip from Tulum to Palenque was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tulum to Palenque, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $74 for a bus ticket from Tulum to Palenque based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-11-28.