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How to get fromPlaya del Carmen to Xcalakby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Limonesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Limones to Mahahual Centrobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mahahual Centro to Xcalakbus bus
    6h 40m
    $364–699

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Limones - Chacchobentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Limones to Mahahual Centrobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mahahual Centro to Xcalakbus bus
    6h 51m
    $422–1,873

  3. Drive 340.2 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Xcalakcar car 340.2 km
    5h 7m
    $1,208–1,744

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Mahahualshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Mahahual Centro to Xcalakbus bus Mahahual
    4h 59m
    $4,159–20,606

Playa del Carmen to Xcalak by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 366.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Xcalak via Limones and Mahahual Centro in around 6h 40m.

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