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How to get fromAruba to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Aruba to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane AUA - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    10h 25m
    $2,694–10,144

  2. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane AUA - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    25h 8m
    $3,389–13,854

  3. Fly to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane AUA - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    26h 4m
    $4,254–15,144

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,150Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Aruba to Playa del Carmen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,096.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Aruba and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Aruba to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) airport, fly to Cozumel International Airport (CZM), walk to Cozumel Airport, take the shuttle to Cozumel, walk to Cozumel, then take the ferry to Playa del Carmen.

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