Travel Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      Traveling between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen offers several transport choices, and you’ll find their schedules, journey times and prices outlined below.

      Travel options for Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      For a trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen, flight is both the fastest and the most cost-effective choice at 1068 MXN, taking just 2h y 10 minutes.

      Flight from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      Flying is the fastest way to travel from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen. Departures leave from MEX Mexico City Airport, and the flight reaches CUN Cancun Airport after approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. Prices for this route usually start from 1,068 MXN. You can review current flight options and availability on the route overview.

      Popular departures: MEX Mexico City Airport
      Popular arrivals: CUN Cancun Airport

      Prices: 1,068 MXN

      Duration: 2h 10m – 2h 45m ⏱

      Take avia from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen for 1068 MXN Experience avia from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen for 1068 MXN Explore with avia from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen for 1068 MXN Choose avia from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen in 2h 10m Journey with avia from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen for 1068 MXN Choose avia from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen in 2h 10m

      View all Flight tickets →

      Combined from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      To travel from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen using combined transport, start at MEX Mexico City Airport and reach CUN Cancun Airport. Expect the trip to take approximately 4 hours 50 minutes with fares starting at 1,786 MXN. Reserve your seat in advance plan your route.

      Popular departures: MEX Mexico City Airport
      Popular arrivals: CUN Cancun Airport

      Prices: 1,786 MXN

      Duration: 4h 50m – 20h 14m ⏱

      Choose combined from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen in 4h 50m Go with combined from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen in 4h 50m Choose combined from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen in 4h 50m Go with combined from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen in 4h 50m

      View all Combined tickets →

      Bus from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      For the route from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen by bus, departures are available from TAPO San Lazaro, Mexico City throughout the day, giving you plenty of options to pick a time that fits your schedule. Expect the journey to take around 25 hours 10 minutes, arriving at ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, with tickets usually priced at 2,577 MXN. This provides an affordable way to travel. Don’t forget to check schedules, compare fares, and book your seat in advance for a smooth and enjoyable trip.

      Prices: 2,577 MXN

      Duration: 25h 10m – 26h 25m ⏱

      Travel with bus from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen in 25h 10m

      View all Bus tickets →

      Distance Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      The distance between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen is 1269.6 kilometers.

      Mexico City to Playa del Carmen Transportation Comparison

      Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      Flight
      Combined
      Bus
      Average price
      3,022 MXN
      4,841 MXN
      2,577 MXN
      Cheapest price
      1,068 MXN
      1,786 MXN
      2,577 MXN
      Average duration
      2h 25m
      10h 45m
      1h 51m
      Minimum duration
      2h 10m
      4h 50m
      1h 10m
      Number of departures
      48
      48
      3
      Tickets
      Operators
      VivaAerobus, Aeromexico, Volaris
      Volaris, VivaAerobus
      ADO

      Flight Routes & Schedules from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      Take off from MEX Mexico City Airport on the only nonstop flight to Playa del Carmen. You’ll be in the air for around 2h 10m to 2h 45m before touching down at CUN Cancun Airport. Flights run from 06:05 until 22:40 with fares starting at 1,068 to 7,198 MXN. Be sure to check the timetable covering Mexico City and Playa del Carmen so you can pick the departure that fits your plans and reserve your seat ahead of time.

      Flight Timetable: MEX Mexico City Airport → CUN Cancun Airport

      • 06:05 09:25 2h 20m 1462 MXN
      • 06:05 09:25 2h 20m 1544 MXN
      • 06:15 09:50 2h 35m 6264 MXN
      • 06:15 09:50 2h 35m 6400 MXN
      • 06:45 10:03 2h 18m 2556 MXN
      • 06:45 10:03 2h 18m 7198 MXN
      • 06:45 10:03 2h 18m 2661 MXN
      • 07:00 10:20 2h 20m 1560 MXN
      • 07:00 10:37 2h 37m 6087 MXN
      • 07:00 10:20 2h 20m 1645 MXN
      • 08:10 11:45 2h 35m 6087 MXN
      • 08:25 11:45 2h 20m 1645 MXN
      • 08:25 11:45 2h 20m 1560 MXN
      • 09:05 12:40 2h 35m 5059 MXN
      • 09:05 12:40 2h 35m 5078 MXN
      • 09:55 13:33 2h 38m 5507 MXN
      • 09:55 13:33 2h 38m 5405 MXN
      • 10:30 13:55 2h 25m 1658 MXN
      • 10:30 13:55 2h 25m 1747 MXN
      • 10:45 14:30 2h 45m 4755 MXN
      • 10:45 14:30 2h 45m 4936 MXN
      • 11:10 14:28 2h 18m 1751 MXN
      • 11:10 14:28 2h 18m 1828 MXN
      • 11:10 14:28 2h 18m 1838 MXN
      • 11:50 15:27 2h 37m 3312 MXN
      • 11:50 15:27 2h 37m 3274 MXN
      • 12:55 16:23 2h 28m 5283 MXN
      • 12:55 16:23 2h 28m 5372 MXN
      • 14:55 18:30 2h 35m 3312 MXN
      • 14:55 18:30 2h 35m 3274 MXN
      • 16:10 19:45 2h 35m 2982 MXN
      • 16:10 19:45 2h 35m 3027 MXN
      • 17:45 21:03 2h 18m 1838 MXN
      • 17:45 21:03 2h 18m 1751 MXN
      • 17:45 21:03 2h 18m 1828 MXN
      • 18:10 21:36 2h 26m 2982 MXN
      • 18:10 21:36 2h 26m 3027 MXN
      • 19:20 22:55 2h 35m 3274 MXN
      • 19:20 22:55 2h 35m 3352 MXN
      • 20:45 23:58 2h 13m 1116 MXN
      • 20:45 23:58 2h 13m 1187 MXN
      • 20:45 23:58 2h 13m 1158 MXN
      • 21:05 00:15 2h 10m 1364 MXN
      • 21:05 00:15 2h 10m 1442 MXN
      • 21:45 01:16 2h 31m 1239 MXN
      • 21:45 01:16 2h 31m 1208 MXN
      • 22:40 01:50 2h 10m 1068 MXN
      • 22:40 01:50 2h 10m 1137 MXN

      Check all Bus tickets →

      Combined Routes & Schedules from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      Board at MEX Mexico City Airport for a flexible transfer across different vehicles en route to Playa del Carmen. The journey typically lasts 4h 50m to 20h 14m, with departures scheduled from 05:05 until 23:45 and fares starting from 1,786 to 9,768 MXN. Arrival is at CUN Cancun Airport, and reviewing the timetable for connections between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen ensures you pick the departure that suits your schedule.

      Departure stations
      MEX Mexico City Airport
      Arrival stations
      CUN Cancun Airport

      Combined Timetable: MEX Mexico City Airport → CUN Cancun Airport

      • 05:05 15:31 9h 26m 2233 MXN
      • 05:05 15:31 9h 26m 2193 MXN
      • 05:35 22:40 16h 5m 4343 MXN
      • 05:35 15:35 9h 5050 MXN
      • 05:35 22:10 15h 35m 4107 MXN
      • 05:35 18:45 12h 10m 4461 MXN
      • 05:35 12:35 6h 5243 MXN
      • 05:35 11:25 4h 50m 5243 MXN
      • 05:35 14:40 8h 5m 6712 MXN
      • 06:00 18:59 11h 59m 5318 MXN
      • 06:00 18:59 11h 59m 1828 MXN
      • 06:00 13:44 6h 44m 5318 MXN
      • 07:25 22:40 14h 15m 3949 MXN
      • 07:25 14:40 6h 15m 6321 MXN
      • 07:25 15:35 7h 10m 4655 MXN
      • 07:25 18:45 10h 20m 4051 MXN
      • 08:15 18:59 9h 44m 7015 MXN
      • 08:15 18:59 9h 44m 1828 MXN
      • 08:40 22:40 13h 3949 MXN
      • 08:40 14:40 5h 6321 MXN
      • 08:40 15:35 5h 55m 4655 MXN
      • 08:40 18:45 9h 5m 4051 MXN
      • 09:25 15:35 5h 10m 5050 MXN
      • 09:25 22:40 12h 15m 4343 MXN
      • 09:25 18:45 8h 20m 4441 MXN
      • 09:25 22:10 11h 45m 4107 MXN
      • 11:05 18:59 6h 54m 1828 MXN
      • 11:05 18:59 6h 54m 1786 MXN
      • 11:05 18:59 6h 54m 7015 MXN
      • 14:25 22:10 6h 45m 4089 MXN
      • 14:25 22:40 7h 15m 4324 MXN
      • 16:15 08:55 15h 40m 8518 MXN
      • 16:15 22:40 5h 25m 4247 MXN
      • 16:15 22:10 4h 55m 4009 MXN
      • 17:05 08:55 14h 50m 8124 MXN
      • 17:05 09:35 15h 30m 5515 MXN
      • 18:30 11:30 16h 6667 MXN
      • 18:30 08:55 13h 25m 9768 MXN
      • 18:30 09:35 14h 5m 6667 MXN
      • 18:55 16:09 20h 14m 4992 MXN
      • 18:55 16:09 20h 14m 4673 MXN
      • 21:45 13:21 14h 36m 1975 MXN
      • 22:45 12:35 12h 50m 7829 MXN
      • 22:45 14:40 14h 55m 7829 MXN
      • 22:45 09:35 9h 50m 5881 MXN
      • 22:45 11:30 11h 45m 5909 MXN
      • 23:45 13:21 12h 36m 1975 MXN
      • 23:45 16:28 15h 43m 1975 MXN

      Check all Combined tickets →

      Bus Routes & Schedules from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

      Hop on the bus at TAPO San Lazaro, Mexico City and enjoy the ride to ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, which usually takes about 25h 10m to 26h 25m. Services run from 09:45 until 23:30, and tickets start from 2,577 MXN. Take a look at the daily timetable from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen so you can pick a departure that works for you and reserve your seat in advance.

      Bus Timetable: TAPO San Lazaro, Mexico City → ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen

      • 09:45 12:45 26h 2577 MXN
      • 15:30 18:55 26h 25m 2577 MXN
      • 23:30 01:40 25h 10m 2577 MXN

      Check all Bus tickets →

      Travel between cities with ease in Mexico

      Route finder

      Explore routes connecting Mexico's cities, airports, islands, and tourist destinations. Select two points on the map to compare available transport options and travel information.


      More travel routes for Mexico City and Playa del Carmen

      Travel from Mexico City →

      Travel to Playa del Carmen ←

      Travel to Mexico City ←

      Travel from Playa del Carmen →

      Planning more stops after Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?

      If your journey doesn’t end with Mexico City to Playa del Carmen, use the TicketRoutes Travel Planner to build a complete multi-city itinerary. Compare buses, trains, ferries, and flights for several destinations at once — faster and easier.

      Try the Travel Planner

      Perfect for travelers visiting multiple cities on one trip.