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How to get fromVaradero to Playa del Carmenby bus, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Varadero to Playa del Carmen by bus, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus to José Martí International Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Varadero to Havana Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane HAV - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    9h 10m
    $3,807–18,456

  2. Fly Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane VRA - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    11h 22m
    $1,760–7,253

  3. Fly Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane VRA - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    22h 45m
    $2,820–10,253

José Martí International Airport (HAV) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,713Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 744.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Varadero to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the bus to 37, walk to Varadero, take the bus to Havana Airport, walk to José Martí International Airport (HAV) 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 bus to 37, walk to Varadero, take the bus to Varadero Airport, walk to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) 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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