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

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

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  1. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane MEL - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    28h 13m
    $12,582–42,147

  2. Fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane MEL - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    25h 26m
    $9,387–30,437

  3. Fly to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane MEL - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    40h 8m
    $13,447–41,437

  4. Fly to Mérida International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mérida International Airport (MID)plane plane MEL - MID
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mérida to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    31h 56m
    $14,681–56,511

  5. Fly to Chetumal International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane plane MEL - CTM
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    39h 23m
    $11,707–39,137

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration38h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$12,714Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,751.9 km
  • Duration: 28h 13m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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.

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