Cancun to Playa del Carmen bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 107 daily bus departures available, including 7 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cancun at 00:05h, arriving at Playa del Carmen at 01:35h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:55h, arriving at 01:35h the following day.
Traveling by coach from Cancun to Playa del Carmen
The shortest travel distance between Cancun and Playa del Carmen is 43 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 08:30 has a travel time of h.
The longest travel time on the route is 01:50h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Playa del Carmen earlier, there
are 7 overnight coaches from Cancun to Playa del Carmen.
The overnight coaches depart between and 23:55 and arrive between 00:25 and 01:35
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Cancun to Playa del Carmen route
There are 5 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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