| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Valentinas Tours and Transfer | Standard 4pax | Any time | +1h 10m | $75.28 | |
Van | Mexico Travel Solutions | Minivan | 01:00 | 01:45 | $16.00 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 01:30 | 03:00 | $14.23 | |
Van | Mexico Travel Solutions | Minivan | 02:00 | 02:45 | $16.00 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 03:00 | 04:15 | $13.38 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 03:30 | 05:25 | $7.66 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 04:00 | 05:15 | $13.69 | |
Bus | ADO GL | Business Class | 04:20 | 06:15 | $7.66 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 04:55 | 06:10 | $7.12 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 05:15 | 06:30 | $13.69 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 05:45 | 07:40 | $7.66 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 06:10 | 07:05 | $13.38 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 06:30 | 07:45 | $13.38 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 07:00 | 08:15 | $13.38 | |
Bus | OCC | Standard AC | 07:25 | 08:40 | $6.84 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 07:50 | 09:00 | $6.57 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 08:10 | 09:05 | $13.38 | |
Bus | ADO Aeropuerto | Primera | 08:35 | 09:30 | $13.69 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard AC | 08:55 | 10:10 | $7.44 | |
Bus | ADO | Standard | 09:15 | 10:30 | $13.31 |
Travelling between Playa del Carmen and Cancun is possible by Flight, bus, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,573.48 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.14.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 28 hours to travel between Playa del Carmen and Cancun depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Playa del Carmen and Cancun. Flight will bring you to your destination in 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 14m to reach Cancun.
Travelling between Playa del Carmen and Cancun can be as cheap as USD 9.14 if you opt for a ADO bus and as expensive as USD 1,573.48 if you buy a Flights Cancun flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Playa del Carmen to Cancun.
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.
Flights Cancun, VivaAerobus, Volaris
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.
ADO, ADO Aeropuerto
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, GetTransfer LATAM
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
BDExperience Mexico, Mexico Travel Solutions
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $10 |
| Fastest Transport | 20m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 ص |
| Latest Departure | 11:30 م |
| Departures per day | 258 |
| Distance | 284 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | ADO, ADO Aeropuerto, BDExperience Mexico, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Flights Cancun, GetTransfer LATAM, Mexico Travel Solutions, VivaAerobus, Volaris |