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

The cheapest way to get from Placencia to Cancún is to drive which costs $2300 - $3500 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placencia to Cancún is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $8000 - $13000.

Is there a direct bus between Placencia and Cancún?

No, there is no direct bus from Placencia to Cancún. However, there are services departing from Placencia and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún via Belize City and Chetumal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

How far is it from Placencia to Cancún?

The distance between Placencia and Cancún is 535 km. The road distance is 671.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Placencia to Cancún without a car is to Bus which takes 12h 16m and costs $5500 - $10000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Placencia to Cancún, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placencia to Cancún bus from?

Placencia to Cancún bus services, operated by Julian Transfers & Tours, depart from Placencia station.

Bus or fly from Placencia to Cancún?

The best way to get from Placencia to Cancún is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $8000 - $13000. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs $5500 - $10000 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Placencia to Cancún bus arrive?

Placencia to Cancún bus services, operated by Julian Transfers & Tours, arrive at Belize City station.

What is the time difference between Placencia and Cancún?

Cancún is 1h ahead of Placencia. It is currently 7:27 AM in Placencia and 8:27 AM in Cancún.

Can I drive from Placencia to Cancún?

Yes, the driving distance between Placencia to Cancún is 671 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Placencia to Cancún.

Where can I stay near Cancún?

There are 1662+ hotels available in Cancún.

Placencia to Cancún - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane PLJ - CUN
4h 30m
$8,232–12,353
Drive 671.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Placencia to Cancúncar 671.3 km
10h 30m
$2,366–3,417
Bus
1. Take the bus from Placencia to Belize Citybus
2. Take the bus from Belize City to Chetumalbus
3. Take the bus from Chetumal to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus
12h 16m
$5,570–9,560
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Placencia to Belize Citybus
2. Take the bus from Belize City to Chetumalbus
3. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain
13h 6m
$5,610–10,200
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Placencia to Belize Cityshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Cancúnshuttle
12h 30m

Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

$8,132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.1 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Placencia, Belize and Cancún, Mexico?

Tropic Air and Maya Island Air fly from Placencia Airport (PLJ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placencia to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún via Belize City, Belize City, and Chetumal in around 12h 16m.

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