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How to get fromAuckland to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Auckland to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane AKL - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    22h 57m
    $7,640–25,217

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane WRE - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    29h 25m
    $9,239–29,623

  3. Fly Auckland to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane AKL - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    22h 56m
    $10,335–33,927

Auckland (AKL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$7,086Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,206.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 57m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) 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 Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) 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.

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