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How to get fromSydney to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, train, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SYD - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    23h 1m
    $15,772–35,369

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane OAG - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    26h 7m
    $11,096–36,889

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane SYD - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    40h 22m
    $12,332–39,369

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane SYD - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    23h 9m
    $11,467–40,079

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mérida International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mérida International Airport (MID)plane plane SYD - MID
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mérida to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    30h 25m
    $14,066–54,443

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration21h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$8,253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,266.2 km
  • Duration: 23h 1m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Tulum International Airport (TQO), take the taxi to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto, then take the train to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen.

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