There are 5 ways to get from Tulum to Lago de Atitlán by shuttle, plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Cancún International Airport, fly, shuttle
best- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2
- Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane CUN - GUA
- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
8h 23m$183–553Drive 996 km
cheapest- Drive from Tulum to Panajachelcar 996 km
19h 58m$121–174Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalarbus
- Take the bus from Bacalar to Floresbus
- Take the bus from Flores to Panajachelbus
25h 30m$148–532Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Tulum to Belize City
- Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Lake Atitlan
16h 30mTaxi to Tulum International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Tulum to Tulum International Airport (TQO)taxi
- Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane TQO - GUA
- Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachel
10h 9m$301–1,041
Cancún International Airport (CUN) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tulum to Lago de Atitlán is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 19h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tulum to Lago de Atitlán is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulum to Lago de Atitlán. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum and arriving at Panajachel via Bacalar and Flores. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
The distance between Tulum and Lago de Atitlán is 1048 km. The road distance is 996 km.
The best way to get from Tulum to Lago de Atitlán without a car is to bus which takes 25h 30m and costs $140 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Tulum to Lago de Atitlán, including transfers.
Tulum to Lago de Atitlán bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum station.
Tulum to Lago de Atitlán bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Bacalar station.
Lago de Atitlán is 1h behind Tulum. It is currently 10:31 AM in Tulum and 9:31 AM in Lago de Atitlán.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulum to Lago de Atitlán is 996 km. It takes approximately 19h 58m to drive from Tulum to Lago de Atitlán.
What companies run services between Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala?
You can take a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Panajachel via Bacalar and Flores in around 25h 30m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Cancún International Airport to La Aurora International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
Flights from Tulum International Airport to La Aurora International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- +52 998 980 0807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cancun Shuttle
Shuttle from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Schedules at
- Cancun Shuttle
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 406+ hotels available in Lago de Atitlán.