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There are 3 ways to get from Tulum to San Miguel de Cozumel by bus, ferry, taxi or car ferry

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Bus, ferry  •  2h 25m

  1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística Merida / ...
  2. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel Playa del Carmen-Cozumel / ...

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Bus, ferry via Playa del Carmen  •  3h 34m

  1. Take the bus from Tulum to Playa del Carmen
  2. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel Playa del Carmen-Cozumel / ...

Taxi, car ferry  •  1h 35m

  1. Take a taxi from Tulum to Calica
  2. Take the car ferry from Calica to Cozumel Punta Venado

Tulum to San Miguel de Cozumel by bus and ferry

99 Weekly Services
2h 25m Average Duration
$186 Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Tulum to San Miguel de Cozumel is to bus and ferry via Playa del Carmen which costs $200 - $400 and takes 3h 34m.

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The fastest way to get from Tulum to San Miguel de Cozumel is to taxi and car ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs $3400 - $4000.

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The distance between Tulum and San Miguel de Cozumel is 82 km.

The best way to get from Tulum to San Miguel de Cozumel without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 25m and costs $180 - $750.

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It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Tulum to San Miguel de Cozumel, including transfers.

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There are 2372+ hotels available in San Miguel de Cozumel. Prices start at $1829 MXN per night.

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Map of how to get from Tulum to San Miguel de Cozumel.
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  • Distance: 81.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Tulum to San Miguel de Cozumel. However, you can take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística, take the walk to Playa del Carmen, then take the ferry to Cozumel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tulum to San Miguel de Cozumel via Playa del Carmen and Playa del Carmen in around 3h 34m.

Bus operators
ADO

Autobuses de Oriente (ADO) is one of Mexico’s largest bus companies, mainly operating south of Mexico City and into the Yucatan Peninsula. Choose from three bus classes: ADO (first class), ADO GL (luxury class) and ADO Platino (platinum class and the most expensive). All buses are comfortable, with reclining seats, blackout curtains, air conditioning and a toilet; ADO Platino offers additional amenities such as extra legroom, onboard Wi-Fi and individual screens.

Contact Details
Phone
+52 555 784 4652
Email
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website
ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$80 - $380
Schedules at
ado.com.mx
ADO GL
$190 - $240
Autobuses Mayab
Phone
+52 997 976 0191
Email
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website
ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$55 - $90
Schedules at
ado.com.mx
Autobuses Oriente
Phone
+52 555 784 4652
Email
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website
facebook.com
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$26 - $85
Schedules at
facebook.com
Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)
Phone
+52 555 784 4652
Email
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website
ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$75 - $310
Schedules at
ado.com.mx
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Phone
+52 998 937 3102
Website
taxistascancun.com
Bus from Tulum to Playa del Carmen
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$40 - $55
Schedules at
taxistascancun.com
Ferry operators
Winjet
Phone
+52 987 872 1588
Email
info@winjet.mx
Website
winjet.mx
Ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$85 - $240
Schedules at
winjet.mx
General
$240
INAPAM
$86
Handicapped
$86
Minor
$155
Ultramar Ferry
Phone
+52 (998) 460-3084
Email
servicioalcliente@ultramarferry.com
Website
ultramarferry.com
Ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel
Ave. Duration
40 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$160 - $340
Schedules at
ultramarferry.com
First Class Adult One Way
$338
Premium Adult One Way
$288
Residentes Q.Roo One Way
$169
INAPAM One Way
$169
Car ferry from Calica to Cozumel
Ave. Duration
40 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$650
Schedules at
ultramarferry.com
Other operators
Taxi from Tulum to Calica
Ave. Duration
55 min
Estimated price
$2800 - $3400
Tulum Taxis
Phone
+52 998 236 4234      +52 998 109 7800
Website
facebook.com
Taxi Tulum Transfer
Phone
+52 984 312 6382
Website
taxitulumtransfer.com
Ride Transport
Phone
+52 984 125 6661
Website
ridetransport.mx

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