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

The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Limón is to train and bus which costs $240 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cancún to Limón is to fly and bus and shuttle which takes 6h 46m and costs $290 - $550.

How far is it from Cancún to Limón?

The distance between Cancún and Limón is 1439 km. The road distance is 2063.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cancún to Limón without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cancún to Limón, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cancún and Limón?

Limón is 1h behind Cancún. It is currently 10:53 PM in Cancún and 9:53 PM in Limón.

Can I drive from Cancún to Limón?

Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Limón is 2064 km. It takes approximately 34h 22m to drive from Cancún to Limón.

Where can I stay near Limón?

There are 37+ hotels available in Limón.

Cancún to Limón - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, shuttle, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cancún to Limón by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane CUN - SJO
2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Guápilesshuttle
6h 46m
$294–539
Fly to David, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to David (DAV)plane CUN - DAV
2. Take the bus from David to Terminal de Transporte Changuinola Urracabus
13h 43m
$157–724
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 San Salvadorbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus Sac
5. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
2d 3h
$241–1,179
Drive 2,063.7 km
1. Drive from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Limóncar 2,063.7 km
34h 22m
$277–400
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cancún to Belize Cityshuttle
2. Take the bus from Belize City to Guatemala Citybus
3. Take the bus from Estación Central 7a Avenida Zona 1 to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
2d 14h

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 34mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,439.1 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and Limón, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Cancún to Limón. However, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, walk to San José, then take the shuttle to Guápiles. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Terminal Mepe - Limón via Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto, Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto, Chetumal, Belize City, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, and Terminal Atlántico Norte in around 2d 3h.

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