Getting from Tulum Airport to Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Cancún
Tren Maya, ADO bus, ground transportation and car rental: your options for leaving Tulum International Airport.
The airport sits on a 10.5 km access road off Federal Highway 307. The drive to Tulum takes about 30 minutes; Playa del Carmen is about 76 km away and Cancún Airport about 125 km.
Tren Maya
The Tulum Aeropuerto station is next to the terminal and connects with Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cancún and the rest of the train route.
ADO bus
ADO runs services from the airport. Its most requested destinations are Chetumal, Mérida and Villahermosa.
Car rental
The most flexible option to explore Tulum, Cobá, Bacalar or Sian Ka’an at your own pace.
Tren Maya
Since March 2025, fares depend on the passenger category: special, local, national or international. As a reference, the Playa del Carmen–Tulum segment costs 93, 123, 185 or 246 pesos depending on the category. Check current schedules and fares on the official Tren Maya website before you travel.
Tren Maya also runs an intermodal bus and van service between its stations and the airport, departing every hour for 35 pesos.
ADO bus
Departures are adjusted to flight demand. Check schedules and buy your ticket on the ADO website.
Ground transportation
Federally licensed transportation services operate outside the terminal. Fares are not officially published, so confirm the total price before you board.
Car rental
See the companies with counters at car rental at Tulum Airport and, if you are leaving your car, the parking page.
More information for your trip
- Check-in times
- Buying tickets
- Airport fee (TUA)
- Customs and immigration
- Traveling with minors
- Traveling with pets
- Security checkpoint
- Baggage
- Lost and found
- The terminal
- Airport map
- Restaurants
- Shops
- VIP lounges
- Wi-Fi
- Currency exchange
- Banks and ATMs
- Accessibility
- Medical services
- Phone directory
- Private aviation
- Parking
- Car rental
- Nearby hotels