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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Isla de Cozumelby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Isla de Cozumel by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Cancún International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane plane CUN - GDL
    5h 41m
    $2,134–7,424

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1bus bus
    33h 52m
    $3,626–6,302

  3. Drive 2,127.9 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Isla de Cozumelcar car 2,127.9 km
    24h 16m
    $3,755–5,423

  4. Train to Tulum International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Tulum International Airport (TQO) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane plane TQO - GDL
    6h 13m
    $2,531–6,913

  5. Bus via Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 7

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 7bus bus
    34h 56m
    $3,526–6,502

Playa del Carmen to Isla de Cozumel by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration33h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,626Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,789.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Isla de Cozumel, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus and Volaris fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Isla de Cozumel via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1, Avenida de las Torres, Plaza Las Torres, and Cóndor in around 33h 52m.

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