How far is Mérida from Tulum?

About 150 miles (242 km) separate Mérida and Tulum.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mérida to Tulum?

Most of the buses traveling from Mérida to Tulum leave from ADO Merida and arrive at Parque Xel-Há. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Mérida to Tulum from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mérida to Tulum on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:47am	ADO Merida	3h 50m	4:37pm	Centro	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:47pm	ADO Merida	3h 50m	7:37pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	4:47pm	ADO Merida	4h 20m	10:07pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	6:47pm	ADO Merida	4h 20m	12:07am	Centro	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	9h 55m	8:25pm	Centro	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Tulum on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:47am	ADO Merida	3h 50m	4:37pm	Centro	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:47pm	ADO Merida	3h 50m	7:37pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	4:47pm	ADO Merida	4h 20m	10:07pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	6:47pm	ADO Merida	4h 20m	12:07am	Centro	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60	9h 15m	7:45pm	Centro	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Tulum on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	ADO Merida	4h 20m	12:00pm	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	11:47am	ADO Merida	3h 50m	4:37pm	Centro	Fastest
Bus	8:47am	ADO Merida	4h 20m	2:07pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	2:47pm	ADO Merida	3h 50m	7:37pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	4:47pm	ADO Merida	4h 20m	10:07pm	Centro	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Tulum on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	ADO Merida	4h 20m	12:00pm	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	11:47am	ADO Merida	3h 50m	4:37pm	Centro	Fastest
Bus	8:47am	ADO Merida	4h 20m	2:07pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	2:47pm	ADO Merida	3h 50m	7:37pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	4:47pm	ADO Merida	4h 20m	10:07pm	Centro	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Tulum on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	ADO Merida	4h 20m	12:00pm	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	11:47am	ADO Merida	3h 50m	4:37pm	Centro	Fastest
Bus	8:47am	ADO Merida	4h 20m	2:07pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	2:47pm	ADO Merida	3h 50m	7:37pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	4:47pm	ADO Merida	4h 20m	10:07pm	Centro	No tags

Next departures for Mérida to Tulum on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	ADO Merida	4h 20m	12:00pm	Centro	Cheapest
Bus	11:47am	ADO Merida	3h 50m	4:37pm	Centro	Fastest
Bus	7:47am	ADO Merida	4h 20m	1:07pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	8:47am	ADO Merida	4h 20m	2:07pm	Centro	No tags
Bus	2:47pm	ADO Merida	3h 50m	7:37pm	Centro	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:22 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mérida to Tulum

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tulum. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

147 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $89	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $22	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,945 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Travelers have shared positive experiences with ADO, highlighting its punctuality and comfort. The buses are praised for their cleanliness, spacious seating, air conditioning, and entertainment options like movies. Passengers appreciate the friendly staff and smooth rides. However, some noted occasional issues with strong bathroom odors or overly cold air conditioning during trips.

ADO Mérida Tulum recent customer reviews

ADO is easy, on time and a comfortable way to travel. I appreciate the ample seating, bathrooms, air conditioning, movies and charging ports.

Kim B.

July 10, 2025

The trip from Mérida to Tulum was easy and compfortable. Only the tv was constantly on which was a bit annoying.

Egon B.

December 21, 2024

Quick, smooth ride, just hate the smell of the bathrooms from time to time within the cabin

Kiara S.

December 2, 2024

ADO CONECTA

4/51,178 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.8

ADO Aeropuerto

4/5522 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2

ADO GL

4/5929 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.8

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Where are the popular stops in Mérida and Tulum?

Stops in Mérida

A - ADO Merida

B - Merida Terminal - Plaza Paseo 60

C - Aeropuerto MID

Stops in Tulum

A - Parque Xel-Há

B - ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mérida, YUC, MX to Tulum by bus

How far is Mérida from Tulum?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$32

11/18

$32

Today

$32

11/20

$32

11/21

$33

11/22

$32

11/23

$33

11/24

$32

The cheapest trip from Mérida, YUC, MX to Tulum was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $33 for a bus ticket from Mérida, YUC, MX to Tulum based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-20.