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How to get fromCancún to Cozumelby bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cancún to Cozumel by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turísticabus bus Cancún
    2. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    2h 47m
    $510–1,075

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train Cancún
    2. Take the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumelferry ferry
    3h 49m
    $672–1,705

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cancún to Calicacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Venado - Calica to Cozumelcarferry car ferry Punta Venado
    2h 7m
    $1,086–1,156

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 94.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Cozumel, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Cancún to Cozumel. However, you can take the bus to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística, walk to Playa del Carmen, take the ferry to Cozumel, then take the taxi to Cozumel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Cozumel via Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen, Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna, Playa del Carmen, and Cozumel in around 3h 49m.

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