Distance
64 km (40.0 miles)
Price range
US$5-US$759
Ride Duration Range
40m-2h 10m
Earliest Departure
05:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

A scenic bus ride down the coast is the easiest and most affordable way to travel from Playa del Carmen to Cancun. Buses depart throughout the day and the drive takes roughly 90 minutes. Colectivos are also an easy and affordable option. Cancun is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise water, and upscaled nightlife. You can also go exploring, sightseeing, and shopping in the city. The best time to visit Cancun is between December and March.

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Taking a bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

Fastest bus: 55m

Cheapest bus: US$5

The fastest: 55m

The cheapest: US$5

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The fastest: 45m

The cheapest: US$8

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The fastest: 45m

The cheapest: US$58

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The fastest: 40m

The cheapest: US$759

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About the ride from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

Playa del Carmen to Cancun Route Information

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Cancun is 40 miles, or approximately 64 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Cancun, including minivan,car,flight,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 45 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 40 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Playa del Carmen to Cancun by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$8
  • 872 departures a day, or 6104 departures a week

There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Shuttle, Comfort and Tourist.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Playa del Carmen to Cancun by car

  • Starting Price: US$58
  • 429 departures a day, or 3003 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, SUV and Comfort.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Playa del Carmen to Cancun by flight

  • Starting Price: US$759
  • 5 departures a day, or 35 departures a week

The only travel class available is Tourist.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Playa del Carmen to Cancun by bus

  • Starting Price: US$5
  • 1302 departures a day, or 9114 departures a week

There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy, Standard, First Class, Conecta Class, Executive, Business and Primera Class.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Companies Operating from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

Average time

45m

Average price

US$14 - US$128

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Average time

1h

Average price

US$68

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Average time

50m

Average price

US$62 - US$81

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Average time

1h 30m

Average price

US$58 - US$59

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Average time

1h

Average price

US$90

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Our travelers reviews about the ride from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

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Questions & Answers for Traveling from Playa del Carmen to Cancun

What is the most popular transportation service from Playa del Carmen to Cancun?

Minivan stands out as the most popular transportation service between Playa del Carmen and Cancun by Mexitours

What is the distance between Playa del Carmen to Cancun?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Cancun is approximately 64 km (Air).

What is the fastest transportation service from Playa del Carmen to Cancun?

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Cancun is with Flight by Flights Cancun, which takes approximately 40m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Playa del Carmen and Cancun?

The cheapest way to travel from Playa del Carmen to Cancun is by Bus by ADO Conecta, with prices starting at US$5.

Who are the service providers on this route?

The main service providers operating between Playa del Carmen and Cancun include

CAR:  Cancun Shuttle | Flex Shuttle | Ofir Tours | Shuttle Central

MINIVAN:  Cancun Shuttle | Ofir Tours | Shuttle Central | Mexico Travel Solutions

FLIGHT:  Flights Cancun

BUS:  AU (Autobuses Unidos) | ADO | OCC | ADO Conecta

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