Travel Playa del Carmen to Cancun

Playa del Carmen to Cancun

      Two transport services operate between Playa del Carmen and Cancun, and you’ll find their departure times, trip durations and fare details below.

      Travel options for Playa del Carmen to Cancun

      Travel from Playa del Carmen to Cancun with a bus for 170 MXN to save, or reach Cancun faster by charter in 46 minutes.

      Bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

      For the route from Playa del Carmen to Cancun by bus, departures are available from multiple stations, including Xcaret Transfer, Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen Transfer, ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Playacar Transfer, Playa del Carmen and others throughout the day, giving you plenty of options to choose a time that fits your schedule. Expect the journey to take around 55 minutes, arriving at multiple stations, including Cancun International Airport, Cancun ADO, Cancun Airport Terminal 2, Cancun Airport Terminal 3 and others, with tickets usually priced at 170 MXN, offering an affordable way to travel. Don’t forget to check schedules, compare fares, and secure your seat in advance here for a smooth and enjoyable trip.

      Prices: 170 MXN

      Duration: 55m – 2h 10m ⏱

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      Charter from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

      A private driver can take you from Playa del Carmen to Cancun, collecting you wherever you prefer. The ride generally lasts 46 minutes, and tickets start at 1,154 MXN. Reserve your transfer now to organize your travel.

      Prices: 1,154 MXN

      Duration: 46m – 1h 27m ⏱

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      Distance Playa del Carmen to Cancun

      The distance between Playa del Carmen and Cancun is 61.5 kilometers.

      Playa del Carmen to Cancun Transportation Comparison

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

      Bus
      Charter
      Average price
      317 MXN
      1,261 MXN
      Cheapest price
      170 MXN
      1,154 MXN
      Average duration
      1h 14m
      1h 06m
      Minimum duration
      0h 55m
      0h 46m
      Number of departures
      266
      10
      Tickets
      Operators
      Suntransfers, ADO, ADO Aeropuerto, ADO GL
      Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, GetTransfer LATAM

      Bus Routes & Schedules from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

      If you’re planning to reach Cancun by bus from Playa del Carmen, it’s useful to know that the route is served by multiple departure and arrival stations rather than a single bus terminal. This means you can choose the combination of stops that best suits where you’re staying or heading next. Travel times vary depending on the selected stops, but most services take around 1h to 2h 10m. Buses run throughout the day, with departures starting from --:-- and continuing until 23:30. Prices usually begin at 170 to 430 MXN, with minor differences depending on the specific service or boarding point. Taking a moment to review the complete bus timetable for Playa del Carmen to Cancun allows you to compare station options and select the best bus for your journey.

      Departure stations
      Xcaret Transfer, Quintana Roo
      Playa del Carmen Transfer
      ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen
      Playacar Transfer, Playa del Carmen
      Playa Del Carmen ADO, Playa del Carmen
      Arrival stations
      Cancun International Airport
      Cancun ADO
      Cancun Airport Terminal 2
      Cancun Airport Terminal 3
      Cancun Airport Terminal 4
      Cancun Puerto Juarez

      Bus Timetable: ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen → Cancun ADO

      • 08:20 09:30 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 08:50 10:00 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 09:20 10:40 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 09:50 11:00 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 10:20 11:30 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 11:20 12:40 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 11:50 13:00 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 12:20 14:15 1h 55m 189 MXN
      • 12:20 13:30 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 13:10 14:25 1h 15m 170 MXN
      • 13:50 15:00 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 14:20 15:30 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 15:20 16:30 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 15:50 17:00 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 16:20 17:30 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 16:50 18:00 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 17:35 18:45 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 18:30 19:50 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 19:30 20:45 1h 15m 170 MXN
      • 21:20 22:30 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 23:30 00:45 1h 15m 170 MXN

      Bus Timetable: ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Airport Terminal 2

      • 03:10 04:10 1h 314 MXN
      • 04:25 05:25 1h 314 MXN
      • 05:25 06:25 1h 314 MXN
      • 06:40 07:40 1h 314 MXN
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      • 16:30 17:30 1h 314 MXN
      • 17:35 18:35 1h 314 MXN
      • 18:15 19:15 1h 314 MXN
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      • 19:55 20:55 1h 314 MXN
      • 20:35 21:35 1h 314 MXN
      • 22:05 23:05 1h 314 MXN

      Bus Timetable: ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Airport Terminal 3

      • 03:10 04:15 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 04:25 05:30 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 05:25 06:30 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 06:40 07:45 1h 5m 314 MXN
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      • 16:30 17:35 1h 5m 314 MXN
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      • 19:55 21:00 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 20:35 21:40 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 22:05 23:10 1h 5m 314 MXN

      Bus Timetable: ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Airport Terminal 4

      • 03:10 04:05 55m 314 MXN
      • 04:25 05:20 55m 314 MXN
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      • 06:40 07:35 55m 314 MXN
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      • 20:35 21:30 55m 314 MXN
      • 22:05 23:00 55m 314 MXN

      Bus Timetable: ADO Terminal Alterna Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Puerto Juarez

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 246 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Playa Del Carmen ADO, Playa del Carmen → Cancun ADO

      • 08:10 09:30 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 08:40 10:00 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 09:10 10:40 1h 30m 170 MXN
      • 09:40 11:00 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 10:10 11:30 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 11:10 12:40 1h 30m 170 MXN
      • 11:40 13:00 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 12:10 13:30 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 12:41 13:51 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 13:40 15:00 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 14:10 15:30 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 15:10 16:30 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 15:40 17:00 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 16:10 17:30 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 16:40 18:00 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 17:25 18:45 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 18:10 19:50 1h 40m 170 MXN
      • 19:10 20:20 1h 10m 170 MXN
      • 19:40 21:00 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 21:10 22:30 1h 20m 170 MXN
      • 21:50 23:00 1h 10m 170 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Playa Del Carmen ADO, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Airport Terminal 2

      • 03:00 04:10 1h 10m 314 MXN
      • 04:15 05:25 1h 10m 314 MXN
      • 05:15 06:25 1h 10m 314 MXN
      • 06:30 07:40 1h 10m 314 MXN
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      • 19:45 20:55 1h 10m 314 MXN
      • 20:25 21:35 1h 10m 314 MXN
      • 21:55 23:05 1h 10m 314 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Playa Del Carmen ADO, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Airport Terminal 3

      • 03:00 04:15 1h 15m 314 MXN
      • 04:15 05:30 1h 15m 314 MXN
      • 05:15 06:30 1h 15m 314 MXN
      • 06:30 07:45 1h 15m 314 MXN
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      • 09:50 11:05 1h 15m 314 MXN
      • 10:20 11:40 1h 20m 314 MXN
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      • 16:20 17:35 1h 15m 314 MXN
      • 17:25 18:40 1h 15m 314 MXN
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      • 19:45 21:00 1h 15m 314 MXN
      • 20:25 21:40 1h 15m 314 MXN
      • 21:55 23:10 1h 15m 314 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Playa Del Carmen ADO, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Airport Terminal 4

      • 03:00 04:05 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 04:15 05:20 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 05:15 06:20 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 06:30 07:35 1h 5m 314 MXN
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      • 19:45 20:50 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 20:25 21:30 1h 5m 314 MXN
      • 21:55 23:00 1h 5m 314 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Playa Del Carmen ADO, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Puerto Juarez

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 10m 246 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Playa del Carmen Transfer → Cancun International Airport

      • 00:00 01:30 1h 30m 401 MXN
      • 01:00 02:30 1h 30m 401 MXN
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      • 22:00 23:30 1h 30m 401 MXN
      • 23:00 00:30 1h 30m 401 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Playacar Transfer, Playa del Carmen → Cancun International Airport

      • 00:00 01:30 1h 30m 401 MXN
      • 01:00 02:30 1h 30m 401 MXN
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      • 23:00 00:30 1h 30m 401 MXN

      Bus Timetable: Xcaret Transfer, Quintana Roo → Cancun International Airport

      • 00:00 01:35 1h 35m 430 MXN
      • 01:00 02:35 1h 35m 430 MXN
      • 02:00 03:35 1h 35m 430 MXN
      • 03:00 04:35 1h 35m 430 MXN
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      • 21:00 22:35 1h 35m 430 MXN
      • 22:00 23:35 1h 35m 430 MXN
      • 23:00 00:35 1h 35m 430 MXN

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      Charter Routes & Schedules from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

      On this private transfer route between Playa del Carmen and Cancun, there are multiple pickup and drop-off points available, giving you the flexibility to start and end your ride where it suits you best. Travel times vary depending on your chosen locations, typically around 1h 1m to 1h 27m. Fares start at 1,154 to 1,792 MXN, and departures are fully adaptable to your schedule. Reviewing the available pickup and drop-off options allows you to plan a route that works perfectly with your day and ensures a comfortable, personalized journey Playa del Carmen to Cancun.

      Departure stations
      Xcaret Hotel Transfer, Playa del Carmen
      Playa del Carmen Ferry Terminal
      Playa del Carmen Transfer
      Arrival stations
      Cancun Airport
      Cancun Hotel Transfer
      Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun

      Charter Timetable: Playa del Carmen Ferry Terminal → Cancun Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 7m 1154 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Playa del Carmen Ferry Terminal → Cancun Hotel Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 1m 1154 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Playa del Carmen Ferry Terminal → Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 27m 1278 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Playa del Carmen Transfer → Cancun Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 15m 1792 MXN
      • --:-- --:-- 46m 1154 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Playa del Carmen Transfer → Cancun Hotel Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 50m 1154 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Playa del Carmen Transfer → Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 23m 1319 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Xcaret Hotel Transfer, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 51m 1154 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Xcaret Hotel Transfer, Playa del Carmen → Cancun Hotel Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 55m 1154 MXN

      Charter Timetable: Xcaret Hotel Transfer, Playa del Carmen → Costa Mujeres Hotel Transfer, Cancun

      • --:-- --:-- 1h 27m 1299 MXN

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