What is the cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal?

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal is to bus via Tulum which costs $330 - $440 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal?

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal is to shuttle which takes 3h 50m and costs $4500 - $23000.

Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and Chetumal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Playa del Carmen Alterna and arriving at Chetumal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Playa del Carmen and Chetumal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Chetumal is 291 km. The road distance is 311.5 km.

How do I travel from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal without a car?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $370 - $1800.

How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal?

The train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto takes 4h 26m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Playa del Carmen to Chetumal bus from?

Playa del Carmen to Chetumal bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Playa del Carmen Alterna station.

Where do I catch the Playa del Carmen to Chetumal train from?

Playa del Carmen to Chetumal train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen station.

Train or bus from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $370 - $1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $950 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Chetumal bus arrive?

Playa del Carmen to Chetumal bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Chetumal station.

Where does the Playa del Carmen to Chetumal train arrive?

Playa del Carmen to Chetumal train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto station.

Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Chetumal is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal.

How do I get a bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Chetumal?

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Where can I stay near Chetumal?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain Cancún
4h 26m
$370–1,800
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Chetumalbus
5h 20m
$330–950
Drive 311.5 km
1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Chetumalcar 311.5 km
4h 28m
$555–802
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Chetumalshuttle
3h 50m
$4,500–23,000
Bus via Tulum
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus Playa del Carmen
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chetumalbus
6h
$330–435

Playa del Carmen to Chetumal by train

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Distance: 291.4 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto twice daily. Tickets cost $370–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, ADO operates a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Chetumal every 2 hours. Tickets cost $650–950 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Autobuses Mayab also services this route 5 times a day.

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