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Shuttle and Private Transportation from Cancun Airport to Tulum

1 h 35 min from Cancun Airport, at a fixed price per vehicle. The driver tracks your flight and waits at the exit with your name — if you land late, the price does not change.

US$125
Tulum Centro Transportation zone · 120 km and about 1 h 35 min from Cancun Airport (CUN) Riviera Maya · Quintana Roo · one fixed price for every hotel in the zone
Local time8:50 PMUTC−5
Weather now25 °CPartly cloudy
  • 1 h 35 minfrom the airport
  • 120 kmby road
  • 398hotels, same price
  • 2+tours & excursions
  • 1fixed price, per vehicle
  • UTC−5local time zone

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4.5 · 16,074 Google reviews Free cancellation up to 24 h with Premium Flight monitoring included Driver waits with your name
Fixed prices per vehicle

What a transfer to Tulum Centro costs

One price per vehicle, not per person. Taxes, tolls and luggage included, and the same price whatever time you land.

Most booked
Passenger van, Toyota Hiace

Passenger van

Toyota Hiace or similar
Up to 8 Up to 8
One wayUS$125per vehicle
Round tripUS$240
See availability
Airport taxi, VW Jetta

Airport taxi

VW Jetta or similar
Up to 3 Up to 3
One wayUS$140per vehicle
Round tripUS$270
See availability
Luxury SUV, Chevrolet Suburban

Luxury SUV

Chevrolet Suburban or similar
Up to 5 Up to 5
One wayUS$287per vehicle
Round tripUS$545
See availability
Group van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Group van

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar
Up to 15 Up to 15
One wayUS$300per vehicle
Round tripUS$585
See availability

One way in USD per vehicle, taxes, tolls and luggage included. Round trip is the total for both legs. The price does not change with the time of day or a delayed flight.

How it works

From landing to the car

What happens between the plane door and the seat, step by step.

We track your flight

From the flight number you give us. If you land two hours late the driver is still there, and it costs the same.

Your name at the exit

The driver waits past customs with a sign. No lineup, no negotiating, no looking for a counter.

Straight to the door

Private vehicle, no other passengers and no stops on the way unless you ask for one.

Free cancellation with Premium

Up to 24 hours before, with no explanation and no fee. Economy includes one change with 24 hours’ notice.

Areas of the town

Tulum town or the Hotel Zone: which one is yours

This page covers the town. The beachfront hotels are in a different zone, with their own rate.

Tulum town · this page

Downtown, on Highway 307: the ADO bus station, the supermarket, the ATMs and most of the restaurants. Hotels and rentals in town are covered by this rate.

Tulum Hotel Zone

The one-lane beach road running south from the ruins, lined with beachfront hotels. It is a separate zone with its own rate: look for Tulum Hotel Zone under Destinations.

In between

From town to the beach road junction it is about 4 km along the road to Coba, with a bike lane; from there the strip runs another 6 to 8 km south. If your hotel says "Tulum" and sits on the beach, it is in the Hotel Zone.

More than just a ride

Why book with eTransfers

Since 2010, more than a million travellers have landed and found their driver waiting. 10 airports, hundreds of destinations, one fixed price.

  • Fixed price, per vehicleWhat you see is what you pay. No surge, no per-bag fees.
  • Driver at arrivals, flight trackedYour name on a sign, even if the flight is late.
  • Free cancellation with PremiumUp to 24 h before, full refund, no questions asked.
  • Automated from booking to pickupInstant confirmation, live status, IAN for messages and Emma for calls.
Hotels by zone

Hotels in Tulum Centro we pick up from

Same fixed price to any of them. If yours is not on the list, type it in the search box.

Aerolito TulumTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Aguasanta TulumTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Ajal Tulum Tree HousesTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
AkadiaTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Aldea Xaan Ha TulumTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Alea TulumTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Aluna by ahau collectionTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Aluna Luxury Hotel TulumTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Amaka TulumTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
AmanaTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Ambre & Epices Jungle Hôtel & SpaTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Amorcito Corazon Hotel TulumTulum Centro
US$125per vehicle
Your hotel is not on the list?Type it in the search box. Same fixed price to every hotel in the area.
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Things to do

What to see and do in Tulum Centro

What you can reach from here, and what is worth the drive.

Everything about Tulum
Tulum & Xel-Há Tour Culture & archaeology
Tulum

Tulum & Xel-Há Tour

12 h Hotel pickup included
4.5 (107) on Tripadvisor
From
US$161.10
per adult · taxes & fees included
Xel-Há All Inclusive Theme parks
Riviera Maya

Xel-Há All Inclusive

9 h 30 Hotel pickup on some options
4.4 (3,427) on Viator
From
US$116.10
per adult · taxes & fees included
From our local team

Tips from our team for Tulum Centro

What travellers ask us most about this route, answered by the people who drive it.

eTransfers local teamDriving this route since 2010 Verified by our team at CUN

  • What time should I book the pickup for?

    For the way in you do not choose: we read the flight number and the driver is there when you land, however late it is. For the way back we confirm the exact time the night before, counting 1 h 35 min of road plus the check-in window.

  • Is it worth it for two people?

    The price is per vehicle, so two people pay the same $125 as four. Against two airport taxi fares it usually wins; against one, it is about even and you get a closed price and a driver who waits.

  • We are bringing a lot of luggage

    One suitcase and one carry-on per passenger is included and nothing is charged by the bag. Golf clubs, surfboards, strollers and wheelchairs fit — tell us when you book so we send the right vehicle, at no extra cost.

  • Can we stop on the way?

    Yes. A stop at a grocery store or a pharmacy is the one almost everybody asks for, and it is added when you book rather than negotiated with the driver.

Everywhere we go here

Transfers to every spot in Tulum Centro

485 destinations with their own page: price, travel time and how the pickup works.

Travel guides

Tulum travel guides

Practical, written by the team that drives the city every day.

All guides
Guides

Getting around Tulum without losing the week to taxis

Tulum has no bus along the beach road, no metered taxis and eight kilometers between the town where the cheap food is and the strip where most people sl…

3 read
Guides

Tulum: the town and the beach road are two different holidays

Nothing about Tulum makes sense until you separate the two halves. There is the town, on the highway, where people live and where you can eat well for a…

4 read
Back to the airport

Leaving Tulum Centro

How the return transfer to Cancun Airport works.

  • Back to the airportPickup three hours before an international flight and two before a domestic one, plus the travel time. We confirm the exact time the night before.
  • Change it from MyTripFlight moved? Update your pickup time yourself, or tell IAN on WhatsApp.
  • Luggage and stopsLuggage is included and there are no per-bag fees. A stop at a grocery store or a pharmacy on the way can be added when you book.
Verified reviews

What travellers say about their transfers

Zac T.

“I booked a private transportation service from Cancun Airport to Valladolid and I was very pleased with the experience. The driver was very professional and the car was in excellent condition. I will definitely use this company again.”

eTransfers customers · May 2023
John C.

“I just returned from my trip to Costa Mujeres, and I have to say that the transportation from Cancun Airport to Costa Mujeres was superb. The driver was punctual, the vehicle was comfortable, and the service was top-notch.”

eTransfers customers · May 2023
Emily H.

“I was apprehensive about getting transportation from Cancun Airport to Costa Mujeres, but this company made the process easy and stress-free. The staff was friendly; the vehicle was clean. I felt safe throughout the entire ride.”

eTransfers customers · May 2023

Questions about getting to Tulum Centro

Is this page for Tulum town or the Hotel Zone?
For Tulum town, the downtown area on Highway 307. The Hotel Zone —the beachfront hotels along the coast road— is a separate zone with its own rate and its own page: you will find it as Tulum Hotel Zone under Destinations. If you are not sure which one your hotel is in, type it into the search box and you will get the right price.
How do I get from Cancun to Tulum?
From the airport there are four ways. Private transfer: 1 h 35 min without traffic to your door, from $125 per vehicle. ADO bus: MX$445 per person and 2 h 20 min to 2 h 40 min to the bus station in town. Tren Maya: the official schedule lists a departure from Cancun Aeropuerto station to Tulum Aeropuerto at 10:46 a.m. Rental car: the same highway and the same drive time as the transfer, plus the rental counter and finding parking in Tulum. ADO and Tren Maya figures as of September 2026.
Is there an ADO bus from Cancun airport to Tulum?
Yes, straight to the ADO bus station in Tulum town: MX$445 per person. It takes about 2 h 20 min from Terminal 2 and about 2 h 40 min from Terminal 3, and the last bus of the day leaves around 8:00 p.m., according to ADO as of September 2026. It drops you in town: if your hotel is in the Hotel Zone, you still need a taxi.
Can I take the Tren Maya from Cancun to Tulum?
Yes, on a fixed schedule. The Cancun station is Cancun Aeropuerto, and Tulum has two: Tulum and Tulum Aeropuerto. As of September 2026, the official schedule lists a departure from Cancun to Tulum Aeropuerto at 10:46 a.m., arriving at 12:50 p.m.; if your flight lands later, that train will not work for you. Check the ticket price on the official Tren Maya booking site.
Should I rent a car to get to Tulum?
It is the same Highway 307 and the same drive time as the transfer, 1 h 35 min without traffic, plus the lineup at the rental counter. The hard part comes in Tulum: parking in town and on the beach road is tough. It is worth it if you plan to tour cenotes and Coba; for the airport run there and back, a transfer is simpler.
How far is Tulum from Cancun Airport?
About 120 km along Highway 307, roughly 1 h 35 min by private vehicle. Add about 20 minutes if you land between 2 and 6 p.m., when arrivals pile up at the terminal exits.
Can I book a transfer from Tulum back to Cancun Airport?
Yes. The return leg costs the same as the arrival, $125 per vehicle, and we pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb or beach club in Tulum. Booking both legs together as a round trip costs $240, less than two separate one-way rides. Plan to leave Tulum about four hours before an international flight and three before a domestic one.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cancun Airport to Tulum?
If you are travelling alone, the ADO bus. From three or four people onwards the private vehicle costs less per head: the price is per vehicle, not per seat, and it includes luggage, tolls and door-to-door drop-off.
Is transportation from Cancun to Tulum safe?
Yes. All vehicles are licensed for federal transportation, insured for passengers, air conditioned and driven by professional bilingual drivers. You pay online in advance, so there is no cash on the road.
How long does it take to get from Cancun Airport to Tulum Centro?
About 1 h 35 min without traffic, calculated from distance and speed limits. At rush hour it can take longer; the price stays the same.
How much is a transfer from Cancun Airport to Tulum Centro?
From $125 per vehicle one way, with taxes, tolls and luggage included. It is a price per vehicle and not per person, so a family or a group splits it. You see the full list by vehicle further up this page.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. One price covers every seat in it, and child seats are free and do not take up a paid seat. The more of you there are, the less it costs each.
Is it cheaper than a taxi?
Almost always, and more importantly it is known in advance. Airport taxis are a concession with a fixed fare per zone, posted at the exit and not negotiable, and they usually sit well above a transfer booked ahead.
Can I use a ride app instead?
Ride apps work in the area but cannot pick up inside the airport, and at night there may be nothing available. What you find at the terminal are the authorized taxis. A booked transfer is the only option with the price closed before you land.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing. We track the flight number, the driver adjusts, and the price is the same. That is the whole reason we ask for the flight number when you book.
Can I cancel?
With the Premium fare, yes: free up to 24 hours before pickup, with no explanation and no fee, and changes are free up to 12 hours before. The Economy fare, the cheapest one, has no free cancellation, but it includes one change if you let us know at least 24 hours ahead.
AI-powered service

Meet IAN and Emma, the AI behind every transfer

IAN answers your messages in seconds and Emma takes your calls, in English and Spanish, 24/7. Change a time, add a stop or ask for a receipt: it is done in the same conversation.

  • Replies in seconds, any hour of the day
  • Changes, stops and receipts from the chat
  • WhatsApp, SMS, email or a phone call
IAN · eTransfersOnline · replies in seconds
My flight now lands at 4:10 p.m. What happens?
Nothing to do. We track AA 1234 and moved your pickup to 4:10 p.m. Your driver will be at the arrivals exit with your name.
Can we add a grocery stop?
Done. A grocery stop on the way, up to 20 minutes, US$15 added to your total. Your voucher is updated.
Message IAN…
EmmaVoice assistant · answers calls 24/7

And the rest runs on its own

From the moment you book until the driver is at the exit, every step is automated.

  1. BookedInstant confirmation, voucher by email and WhatsApp
  2. Flight trackedYour flight is monitored; a delay reschedules the pickup on its own
  3. Driver assignedName, photo and plate sent the day before
  4. Driver at arrivalsWaiting at the terminal exit with your name on a sign
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MyTrip works like a ride app: follow your driver on the map, fix a flight change yourself and share your trip with your family. No download, no password.

  • Watch your driver arrive in real timeFollow the route on the map from the moment they leave until you reach your hotel. No calls, no guessing.
  • Know who picks you up before leaving the airportName and photo of your driver on screen. You recognize them at first sight.
  • Flight changed? Update it yourselfFix the flight number, the time or how many travel, in seconds, from your phone.
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