What is the cheapest way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is to shuttle which costs $50 - $5500 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The fastest way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is to train which takes 49 min and costs $180 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Cancún and Playa del Carmen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún and arriving at Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cancún and Playa del Carmen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The distance between Cancún and Playa del Carmen is 47 km. The road distance is 69.7 km.

How do I travel from Cancún to Playa del Carmen without a car?

The best way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $180 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen takes 49 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Cancún to Playa del Carmen bus from?

Cancún to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún station.

Where do I catch the Cancún to Playa del Carmen train from?

Cancún to Playa del Carmen train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto station.

Train or bus from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

The best way to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen is to train which takes 49 min and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3600 - $13000 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Cancún to Playa del Carmen bus arrive?

Cancún to Playa del Carmen bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística station.

Where does the Cancún to Playa del Carmen train arrive?

Cancún to Playa del Carmen train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen station.

Can I drive from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Playa del Carmen is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Cancún to Playa del Carmen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?

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Where can I stay near Playa del Carmen?

There are 2151+ hotels available in Playa del Carmen.

Cancún to Playa del Carmen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cancún to Playa del Carmen by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain Cancún
49 min
$180–900
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Av. Kabah to Playa del Carmenshuttle Cancún
1h 10m
$50–5,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turísticabus Cancún
1h 20m
$3,600–13,000
Drive 69.7 km
1. Drive from Cancún to Playa del Carmencar 69.7 km
1h 4m
$126–181
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cancún to Playa del Carmentaxi 69.7 km
1h 4m
$1,900–2,400

Cancún to Playa del Carmen by train

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Distance: 47 km
Duration: 49 min

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

Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen twice daily. Tickets cost $180–900 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, ADO operates a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $190–290 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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