The average bus between Cdmx and Playa del Carmen takes 27h 48m and the fastest bus takes 27h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cdmx to Playa del Carmen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cdmx and Playa del Carmen. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cdmx is at 10:19 AM which arrives into Playa del Carmen at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at San Lázaro Oriente and take an average of 27h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cdmx to Playa del Carmen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cdmx to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from Cdmx station and arriving at Playa del Carmen station via Puebla Terminal CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.
Cdmx to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Metrobús, depart from México TAPO station.
Cdmx to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by Metrobús, arrive at Playa del Carmen Alterna station.
Book your Cdmx to Playa del Carmen bus tickets online with Metrobús and ADO.
The distance between Cdmx and Playa del Carmen is 1,267.8 km. The road distance is 1,651 km.
You can take a bus from Plaza de la República to Playa del Carmen Alterna via San Lázaro Oriente, México TAPO, Puebla Terminal CAPU, and Puebla Capu in around 28h 42m.