There are 4 ways to get from Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain Chetumal
1h 24m$1,115–2,070Drive 103.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmencar 103.6 km
1h 33m$184–265Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Tulum Airport (TQO) to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumtaxi
- Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmenbus Tulum
1h 43m$2,349–2,785Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tulum-TQO to Playa-del-Carmen103.6 km
1h 33m$1,000–1,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $1100 - $2100.
No, there is no direct train from Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen. However, there are services departing from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto and arriving at Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Tulum Airport (TQO) and Playa del Carmen is 86 km. The road distance is 103.6 km.
The best way to get from Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $1100 - $2100.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen, including transfers.
Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen train services, operated by Tren Maya, depart from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto station.
Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen train services, operated by Tren Maya, arrive at Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Tulum Airport (TQO) to Playa del Carmen.
There are 2215+ hotels available in Playa del Carmen.
What companies run services between Tulum Airport (TQO), Mexico and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?
Tren Maya operates a train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen twice daily. Tickets cost $210–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +52 559 771 1000
- Website
- Booking Tren Maya
Train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- Booking Tren Maya
- Special Tourist (INAPAM)
- $210–250
- Local Tourist
- $260–310
- National Tourist
- $390–470
- International Tourist
- $500–650
- National Premier
- $600–750
- International Premier
- $800–1,000
- Phone
- +52 984 131 6530
- [email protected]
- Website
- Playa Express
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- Playa Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tulum-TQO to Playa-del-Carmen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,400
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tulum Airport (TQO) and Playa del Carmen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.