Tulum is about 120 km (75 miles) south of Cancun Airport – a 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hour drive on Highway 307. Tulum also has its own airport (TQO), but most international flights still use Cancun.
| Distance | About 120 km / 75 miles |
| Drive time | 1 hour 30 – 2 hours (Tulum beach area takes longer) |
| Private transfer | From 165 USD per vehicle, one way |
| ADO bus | Yes – direct to Tulum town |
| Tren Maya | Tulum station (outside town) |
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Prices
| Service | Vehicle / capacity | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | Van, up to 8 passengers | 165 USD | 322 USD |
| Luxury | SUV (Suburban or similar), up to 6 | 358 USD | 644 USD |
| Premium | Cadillac or similar, up to 5 | 716 USD | 1289 USD |
| Group | Large van, up to 16 | 358 USD | 644 USD |
| Wheelchair accessible | 1 wheelchair + 5 companions | 306 USD | 551 USD |
Prices in US dollars per vehicle (not per person), taxes and airport fees included. Rates from Cancun Airport Transportations, checked October 2026; the booking form shows the final price.
Transfer services
- Private – a van just for your group (up to 8), the most popular choice. BOOK NOW
- Luxury – an SUV such as a Suburban for up to 6. BOOK NOW
- Group – a large van for up to 16 passengers with luggage. BOOK NOW
- Wheelchair accessible – adapted van with lift or ramp. BOOK NOW
Meeting your driver at Cancun Airport
- Clear immigration and customs (e-gates in Terminals 3 and 4 issue a digital tourist card for eligible e-passports).
- Walk straight through the exit hall. Staff inside offering “free” transport or tours are mostly timeshare sellers – you do not need to stop.
- Outside the terminal, look for your driver or representative holding a sign with your name. Your confirmation email has the exact meeting point.
Flights land at Terminal 2, Terminal 3 or Terminal 4 depending on the airline – see the airline directory or check the live arrivals board. Drivers track your flight, so a delay is not a problem.
Other ways to get there
- ADO bus – direct buses from the airport terminals to the ADO station in Tulum town, roughly every 1–2 hours, about 2 hours or more. Beach hotels need a taxi from the station. See the ADO bus guide.
- Tren Maya – trains from the airport station to Tulum station, outside town, so a taxi is needed at the end. The Tren Maya station is next to the airport but not walkable: take the station shuttle bus from your terminal (small fare). Trains are not hourly, so check the timetable and buy your ticket on the official Tren Maya website before you rely on it.
- Airport taxi or shared shuttle – sold at the official counters inside each terminal. Fares are set by zone and are usually higher than a pre-booked private transfer, and shared vans stop at several hotels.
- Rental car – rental desks and shuttles to off-site lots at every terminal; see car rental at Cancun Airport.
About Tulum
Tulum has three parts: the town (pueblo) on the highway, the beach hotel zone along the coast road, and the cliff-top Maya ruins. Traffic on the beach road can be slow, so allow extra time if you are staying there. More in the Tulum guide.
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