What is the cheapest way to get from Cancún to Akumal?

The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Akumal is to bus which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cancún to Akumal?

The fastest way to get from Cancún to Akumal is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $180 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Cancún and Akumal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún and arriving at Akumal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cancún and Akumal?

No, there is no direct train from Cancún to Akumal. However, there are services departing from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Tulum via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Cancún to Akumal?

The distance between Cancún and Akumal is 138 km. The road distance is 106.4 km.

How do I travel from Cancún to Akumal without a car?

The best way to get from Cancún to Akumal without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $3500 - $5500.

How long does it take to get from Cancún to Akumal?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Cancún to Akumal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cancún to Akumal bus from?

Cancún to Akumal bus services, operated by Autobuses Mayab, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún station.

Where do I catch the Cancún to Akumal train from?

Cancún to Akumal train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto station.

Train or bus from Cancún to Akumal?

The best way to get from Cancún to Akumal is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $3500 - $5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Cancún to Akumal bus arrive?

Cancún to Akumal bus services, operated by Autobuses Mayab, arrive at Akumal station.

Where does the Cancún to Akumal train arrive?

Cancún to Akumal train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Tulum station.

Can I drive from Cancún to Akumal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Akumal is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Cancún to Akumal.

Where can I stay near Akumal?

There are 312+ hotels available in Akumal.

Cancún to Akumal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Cancún to Akumal by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulumtrain Cancún
2h 6m
$3,531–5,090
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Akumalbus Cancun
2h 20m
$140–190
Drive 106.4 km
1. Drive from Cancún to Akumalcar 106.4 km
1h 34m
$190–274
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmenbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Akumalshuttle
2h 43m
$561–2,779

Cancún to Akumal by bus

35Weekly Buses

2h 20mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.6 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Akumal, Mexico?

Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulum twice daily. Tickets cost $230–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Autobuses Mayab operates a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Akumal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–190 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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