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How to get fromGrand Cayman to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Grand Cayman to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Georgetown Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane GCM - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    6h 24m
    $6,787–13,399

  2. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Georgetown Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane GCM - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    8h 12m
    $2,555–11,495

Georgetown Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,596Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Grand Cayman to Playa del Carmen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 671.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Grand Cayman to Playa del Carmen. However, you can 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 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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