Destination guide
Getting to Tulum
Tulum sits along the southern stretch of the Riviera Maya, home to the only Maya archaeological site built directly on a Caribbean clifftop. The drive from Cancun International Airport runs the full length of the MX-307 federal highway.
Depending on which part of Tulum you're headed to, travel time varies: the town center is closer to the highway, while the Hotel Zone beach strip adds extra time along a narrower coastal road.
Quick facts
- 2-3 hrs from CUN depending on zone
- MX-307 federal highway, tolls apply
- Hotel Zone and town center are separate areas
- Close to cenotes and Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
- Flights tracked automatically
Transfer times from CUN
Approximate — confirm with BeFree before booking.
| To | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cancun (Hotel Zone) | ~1 hr (60 min) | Via Blvd. Kukulkán |
| Costa Mujeres | ~1.5 hrs (90 min) | |
| Puerto Morelos | ~50 min (0.8 hr) | |
| Playa del Carmen | ~1.2 hrs (70 min) | Tolls apply on MX-307 |
| Puerto Aventuras / Akumal (Riviera Maya) | ~1.4-2 hrs | |
| Tulum (general) | ~2 hrs | |
| Tulum Centro | ~2.5 hrs | |
| Tulum Hotel Zone | ~3 hrs | |
| Isla Mujeres (ferry dock: Puerto Juarez/Punta Sam) | ~1 hr to dock + ~15-20 min ferry crossing | Ferry crossing is a public schedule, not a BeFree time |
| Cozumel (ferry dock: Playa del Carmen) | ~1.2 hrs to dock + ~45 min ferry crossing | Ferry crossing is a public schedule, not a BeFree time |
| Holbox (ferry dock: Chiquila) | ~2.5-3 hrs to dock + ~20-25 min ferry | Estimate, pending client confirmation |
| Bacalar | ~4-4.5 hrs | Estimate, pending client confirmation |
| Mahahual / Costa Maya | ~4-4.5 hrs | Estimate, pending client confirmation |
| Yucatan (Merida) | ~4 hrs via the Merida-Cancun highway | Estimate, pending client confirmation |
Tulum, in pictures
Book your Tulum transfer
Fixed price, driver at arrivals, confirmed on WhatsApp.