Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

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Mexico City to Playa del Carmen Schedule

Mexico City to Playa del Carmen Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
VivaAerobus Economy #VB103600:55 - 04:10MXN 4,285.30
Volaris Economy #Y471204:50 - 08:03MXN 3,783.18
Volaris Economy #Y421807:00 - 10:13MXN 2,248.29
Aeromexico Economy #AM51208:55 - 12:23MXN 6,942.60
Aeromexico Economy #AM52010:55 - 14:32MXN 3,909.91
Aeromexico Economy #AM52412:20 - 15:50MXN 3,927.12
Aeromexico Economy #AM53214:00 - 17:34MXN 2,787.22
VivaAerobus Economy #VB102016:20 - 19:45MXN 1,595.76
Volaris Economy #Y424018:40 - 21:58MXN 2,260.67
Aeromexico Economy #AM55420:25 - 23:59MXN 2,276.24
Aeromexico Economy #AM56222:00 - 01:21MXN 1,622.23

Transportation from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Facts about the transport from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest Transport$85
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure4:45 AM
Latest Departure11:15 PM
Departures per day34
Distance1329 kilometers
Transport CompaniesADO, Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, Volaris

How to get from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Travelling between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 514.34 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 84.73.

How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 27 hours to travel between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 35m to reach Playa del Carmen.

How much does it cost to get from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?

Travelling between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen can be as cheap as USD 84.73 if you opt for a VivaAerobus flight and as expensive as USD 514.34 if you buy a Aeromexico flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen ?

  • 28 from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen starting from 04:45 Mexico City Airport until 23:15 Mexico City Airport
  • 6 from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen starting from 09:45 TAPO ADO until 09:45 TAPO ADO

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 84.72.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen

Aeromexico, VivaAerobus, Volaris

Bus

Travelling from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen

ADO

What is the most popular transport to get from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly