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

The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Placencia is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cancún to Placencia is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 25m and costs $430 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cancún and Placencia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cancún to Placencia. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún and arriving at Placencia via Chetumal and Belize City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Cancún to Placencia?

The distance between Cancún and Placencia is 536 km. The road distance is 670.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cancún to Placencia without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 36m and costs $330 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cancún to Placencia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cancún to Placencia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cancún to Placencia?

The best way to get from Cancún to Placencia is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $490 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Cancún to Placencia bus arrive?

Cancún to Placencia bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Chetumal station.

What is the time difference between Cancún and Placencia?

Placencia is 1h behind Cancún. It is currently 5:26 PM in Cancún and 4:26 PM in Placencia.

Can I drive from Cancún to Placencia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Placencia is 671 km. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Cancún to Placencia.

Where can I stay near Placencia?

There are 196+ hotels available in Placencia.

Cancún to Placencia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Cancún to Placencia by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Placencia Airport
best
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Placencia Airport (PLJ)plane CUN - PLJ
5h 37m
$493–721
Drive 670.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cancún to Placenciacar 670.8 km
10h 31m
$140–202
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain
2. Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus
3. Take the bus from Belize City to Placenciabus
13h 36m
$332–603
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cancún to Belize Cityshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Placenciashuttle
12h 30m
Fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane CUN - BZE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Airport to Placenciashuttle
5h 25m
$432–657
Fly to Dangriga, shuttle
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Dangriga (DGA)plane CUN - DGA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Dangriga to Placenciashuttle
8h 28m
$567–782
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chetumalbus
2. Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus
3. Take the bus from Belize City to Placenciabus
13h 51m
$329–550

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Placencia Airport (PLJ) flights

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 536.4 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Placencia, Belize?

Tropic Air flies from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Placencia Airport (PLJ) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cancún to Placencia via Belize City in around 12h 30m.

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