There are 4 ways to get from Mexico City to Bacalar by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport
best- Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane MEX - CTM
3h 35m$1,581–4,075Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus
22h 42m$2,086–3,898Drive 1,320.9 km
- Drive from Mexico City to Bacalarcar 1,320.9 km
15h 58m$3,346–4,833Fly from Felipe Ángeles International Airport
- Fly from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane NLU - CTM
4h 16m$2,028–3,841
Mexico City to Bacalar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mexico City to Bacalar is to fly which costs $1500 - $4100 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Mexico City to Bacalar is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $1500 - $4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Mexico City to Bacalar. However, there are services departing from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and arriving at Bacalar via Chetumal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 42m.
The distance between Mexico City and Bacalar is 1183 km. The road distance is 1320.9 km.
The best way to get from Mexico City to Bacalar without a car is to bus which takes 22h 42m and costs $2000 - $3900.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Mexico City to Bacalar, including transfers.
Mexico City to Bacalar bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.
The best way to get from Mexico City to Bacalar is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $1500 - $4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2000 - $3900 and takes 22h 42m.
Mexico City to Bacalar bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Chetumal station.
Bacalar is 1h ahead of Mexico City. It is currently 12:57 AM in Mexico City and 1:57 AM in Bacalar.
What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and Bacalar, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?
Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and Aeroméxico fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, ADO operates a bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumal twice daily. Tickets cost $2,000–3,700 and the journey takes 21h 45m.
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chetumal International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–3,800
Flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Chetumal International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,900
- Website
- mexicana.gob.mx
Flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Chetumal International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,500
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chetumal International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–3,400
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chetumal International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–7,500
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Mexico City to Bacalar is 1321 km. It takes approximately 15h 58m to drive from Mexico City to Bacalar.
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