There are 5 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Cenote by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Limonesbus Cancun
- Take the taxi from Limones to Cenotetaxi
4h 15m$604–759Drive 278.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Playa del Carmen to Cenotecar 278.7 km
4h 10m$494–713Train
- Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Bacalartrain Cancún
4h 29m$600–1,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Playa del Carmen to Cenotetaxi 278.7 km
4h 10m$1,500–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalarbus
4h 51m$606–1,125
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Cenote is to drive which costs $490 - $750 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Cenote is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $490 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Playa del Carmen to Cenote. However, there are services departing from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna and arriving at Bacalar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Playa del Carmen to Cenote. However, there are services departing from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Bacalar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Playa del Carmen and Cenote is 301 km. The road distance is 278.7 km.
The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Cenote without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs $600 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Playa del Carmen to Cenote, including transfers.
Playa del Carmen to Cenote bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna station.
Playa del Carmen to Cenote train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen station.
The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Cenote is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $600 - $2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $1200 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Cenote, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico?
Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Bacalar twice daily. Tickets cost $360–1,700 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, ADO operates a bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar every 2 hours. Tickets cost $550–850 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +52 559 771 1000
- Website
- Booking Tren Maya
Train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Bacalar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–1,700
- Website
- Booking Tren Maya
- Special Tourist (INAPAM)
- $360–430
- Local Tourist
- $450–550
- National Tourist
- $650–800
- International Tourist
- $900–1,100
- National Premier
- $950–1,300
- International Premier
- $1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +52 997 976 0191
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Limones
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $260–350
- Schedules at
- ahorrobus.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–700
- Schedules at
- Turismo y Excursiones Alianza Bacalar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- $340–1,900
Taritaxi
- Phone
- +52 984 188 6604
- Website
- taritaxi.mx
Taxi Playa del Carmen
- Phone
- +529842184038
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More Questions & Answers
Playa del Carmen to Cenote bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Bacalar station.
Playa del Carmen to Cenote train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Bacalar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Cenote is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Cenote.
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