Mexico City to Playa del Carmen Bus and Coach

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Mexico City to Playa del Carmen Route Overview

Mexico City to Playa del Carmen bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Mexico City at 09:45h, arriving at Playa del Carmen at 12:45h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 01:40h, 26:10h hours later.
Departure station and country Mexico City, Mexico
Arrival station and country Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Travel Distance 990 mi
Average Trip Duration 01h 00min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators Ado
Lowest Price £104
Transportation Options Coach, Plane


Traveling by coach from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

The shortest travel distance between Mexico City and Playa del Carmen is 990 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:34 has a travel time of 25:35h. The longest travel time on the route is 27:25h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom. 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 8 overnight coaches from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen. The overnight coaches depart between 09:45 and 23:30 and arrive between 01:40 and 23:00 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 19:12, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Mexico City to Playa del Carmen route

Ado is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been reviewed by travellers yet.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Mexico City or Playa del Carmen coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Mexico City

You can see information about the departure station and stops Mexico City here

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  Playa del Carmen

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Playa del Carmen here


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £104 (One-Way) or £208 (Return).

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