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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SDU - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    16h 21m
    $6,686–15,999

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane GIG - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    15h 33m
    $5,564–13,114

  3. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane GIG - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    21h 34m
    $6,259–22,824

  4. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane GIG - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    22h 12m
    $7,124–24,114

  5. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane SDU - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    21h 35m
    $7,952–25,617

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,869.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 21m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Playa del Carmen. However, you can fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station.

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