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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Calakmulby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Calakmul by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Xpujilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Xpujil to Calakmultaxi taxi
    8h 50m
    $1,143–1,570

  2. Drive 508.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Calakmulcar car 508.7 km
    8h 15m
    $905–1,307

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Calakmultrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Estación Tren Maya Calakmul to Calakmultaxi taxi
    10h 39m
    $1,029–3,631

  4. Bus, taxi via Bacalar

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Bacalarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bacalar to Xpujilbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Xpujil to Calakmultaxi taxi
    11h 5m
    $1,177–2,042

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 509.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Calakmul, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Playa del Carmen to Calakmul. However, you can take the bus to Xpujil then take the taxi to Calakmul. Alternatively, you can take the train to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto, take the train to Estación Tren Maya Calakmul, then take the taxi to Calakmul.

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