How far is Tulum from Mexico City?

About 760 miles (1225 km) separate Tulum and Mexico City.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Tulum to Mexico City leave from ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins and arrive at TAPO. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Mexico City?

Once in Mexico City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fuente de los Coyotes, Viveros de Coyoacán, Island of the Dolls, National Museum of Anthropology and Xochimilco.

Bus Tulum to Mexico City from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tulum to Mexico City on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Centro	1d 3h	9:15pm	TAPO	Cheapest
	Bus	10:47am	Centro	1d 2h	12:10pm	TAPO	Fastest
	Bus	8:57am	Centro	1d 2h	10:40am	TAPO	No tags
AU + ADO	Bus	6:55pm	Centro	1d 15h	9:05am	TAPO	No tags
	Bus	4:27pm	Centro	1d 3h	6:50pm	TAPO	No tags

Next departures for Tulum to Mexico City on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Centro	1d 3h	9:15pm	TAPO	Cheapest
	Bus	8:57am	Centro	1d 2h	10:40am	TAPO	Fastest
	Bus	1:50am	Centro	1d 9h	9:50am	TAPO	No tags
AU + ADO	Bus	11:00pm	Centro	1d 13h	11:20am	TAPO	No tags
	Bus	10:47am	Centro	1d 2h	12:45pm	TAPO	No tags

Next departures for Tulum to Mexico City on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Centro	1d 4h	9:55pm	TAPO	Cheapest
	Bus	8:57am	Centro	1d 2h	10:40am	TAPO	Fastest
	Bus	1:50am	Centro	1d 9h	9:50am	TAPO	No tags
AU + ADO	Bus	11:00pm	Centro	1d 13h	11:20am	TAPO	No tags
	Bus	10:47am	Centro	1d 2h	12:45pm	TAPO	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:21 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tulum to Mexico City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Mexico City. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

758 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $190	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$99 - $99	Average Duration19h 30m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,940 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

AU

4/5868 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

OCC

3.5/51,285 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.4

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Where are the popular stops in Tulum and Mexico City?

Stops in Tulum

A - ADO Bus Terminal - Tulum Ruins

B - Parque Xel-Há

Stops in Mexico City

A - TAPO

B - Norte

C - Sur

D - Zaragoza

E - Mexico City Airport

F - Aeropuerto MEX T2

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tulum to Mexico City by bus

How far is Tulum from Mexico City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tulum to Mexico City?
What are the best sights and things to do in Mexico City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$121

11/17

$120

Today

$120

11/19

$114

11/20

$114

11/21

$121

11/22

No data

11/23

$115

The cheapest trip from Tulum to Mexico City was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $114

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

You can expect to pay from $114 to $121 for a bus ticket from Tulum to Mexico City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2025-11-20.