What is the cheapest way to get from El Salvador to Tulum?

The cheapest way to get from El Salvador to Tulum is to drive which costs $1900 - $2800 and takes 18h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Salvador to Tulum?

The fastest way to get from El Salvador to Tulum is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 10m and costs $4800 - $11000.

Is there a direct bus between El Salvador and Tulum?

No, there is no direct bus from El Salvador to Tulum. However, there are services departing from San Salvador and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum via San Salvador, Belize City and Chetumal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from El Salvador to Tulum?

The distance between El Salvador and Tulum is 1041 km. The road distance is 1065.2 km.

How do I travel from El Salvador to Tulum without a car?

The best way to get from El Salvador to Tulum without a car is to bus which takes 23h and costs $2600 - $17000.

How long does it take to get from El Salvador to Tulum?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from El Salvador to Tulum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Salvador to Tulum bus from?

El Salvador to Tulum bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), depart from San Salvador station.

Where does the El Salvador to Tulum bus arrive?

El Salvador to Tulum bus services, operated by Mundo Maya Travels (MayanOz), arrive at Belize City station.

What is the time difference between El Salvador and Tulum?

Tulum is 1h ahead of El Salvador. It is currently 4:43 PM in El Salvador and 5:43 PM in Tulum.

Can I drive from El Salvador to Tulum?

Yes, the driving distance between El Salvador to Tulum is 1065 km. It takes approximately 18h 45m to drive from El Salvador to Tulum.

Where can I stay near Tulum?

There are 2110+ hotels available in Tulum.

El Salvador to Tulum - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Salvador to Tulum by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane SAL - CUN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumshuttle
6h 10m
$4,797–10,497
Drive 1,065.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from San Salvador to Tulumcar 1,065.2 km
18h 45m
$1,897–2,741
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Belize Citybus
2. Take the bus from Belize City to Chetumalbus
3. Take the bus from Chetumal to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus
23h
$2,695–16,980
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Salvador to Belize Citybus
2. Take the bus from Belize City to Chetumalbus
3. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulumtrain
24h 44m
$3,165–17,960
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1bus
2. Take the bus from Guatemala City to Belize Citybus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Tulumshuttle
29h 35m

Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

7Weekly Planes

2h 47mAverage Duration

$3,397Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from El Salvador to Tulum.

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Distance: 1,041.2 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between El Salvador and Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?

You can take a bus from San Salvador to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum via Monumento Hermano Lejano, San Salvador, San Salvador, Belize City, and Chetumal in around 23h.

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