There are 4 ways to get from Riviera Maya to Chetumal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain Cancún
4h 53m$3,692–5,726Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chetumalbus Vía Chetumal
5h 53m$317–879Drive 290.5 km
- Drive from Riviera Maya to Chetumalcar 290.5 km
4h 10m$518–748Bus via Xel Há
- Take the bus from Xel-Há to Chetumal ADO Bus Stationbus Cancun
6h 7m$664–2,181
Riviera Maya to Chetumal by shuttle and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riviera Maya to Chetumal is to bus which costs $310 - $900 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Riviera Maya to Chetumal is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Riviera Maya to Chetumal. However, there are services departing from Xpu-Há and arriving at Chetumal via Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Riviera Maya to Chetumal. However, there are services departing from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Riviera Maya and Chetumal is 321 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.
The best way to get from Riviera Maya to Chetumal without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $3600 - $6000.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Riviera Maya to Chetumal, including transfers.
Riviera Maya to Chetumal bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum station.
Riviera Maya to Chetumal train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen station.
The best way to get from Riviera Maya to Chetumal is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $3600 - $6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $900 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Riviera Maya, 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 Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chetumal hourly. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +52 559 771 1000
- Website
- trenmaya.gob.mx
Train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $370–1,800
- Website
- https://reservas.ventaboletostrenmaya.com.mx/web/portal/inicio
- Special Tourist (INAPAM)
- $370–450
- Local Tourist
- $470–600
- National Tourist
- $700–900
- International Tourist
- $950–1,200
- National Premier
- $1,000–1,400
- International Premier
- $1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 997 976 0191
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $260–360
- Schedules at
- ahorrobus.com.mx
Bus from Xel-Há to Chetumal ADO Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $310–420
- Schedules at
- ahorrobus.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chetumal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Riviera Maya to Chetumal bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Chetumal station.
Riviera Maya to Chetumal train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riviera Maya to Chetumal is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Riviera Maya to Chetumal.
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