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How to get fromDubai to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane DXB - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    23h 18m
    $8,575–28,134

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane AUH - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    25h 13m
    $7,738–20,314

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane DXB - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    23h 51m
    $11,270–39,844

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane DXB - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    24h 26m
    $12,135–39,134

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Mérida International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mérida International Airport (MID)plane plane DXB - MID
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mérida to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    26h 49m
    $14,369–54,208

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration19h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$8,213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,527.7 km
  • Duration: 23h 18m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Cozumel International Airport (CZM), walk to Cozumel Airport, take the shuttle to Cozumel, walk to Cozumel, then take the ferry to Playa del Carmen.

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