Playa del Carmen to Cancun Bus

Playa del Carmen to Cancun Cancun to Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen to Cancun Route Summary

Playa del Carmen to Cancun bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 149 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Playa del Carmen bus station at 00:10h, arriving at Cancun bus station at 01:25h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 00:45h the following day.
Departure station and country Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Arrival station and country Cancun, Mexico
Travel Distance 69 km
Average Trip Duration 01h 40min
Total Departures 149
Popular Operators Ado, OCC
Lowest Price €5
Transportation Options Bus, Minivan


Getting from Playa del Carmen and Cancun by bus

The shortest travel distance between Playa del Carmen and Cancun is 69 km. The fastest bus which departs at 12:20 has a travel time of 00:55h. The longest travel time on the route is 02:25h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cancun earlier, there are 3 night buses from Playa del Carmen to Cancun. The overnight buses depart between and 23:30 and arrive at 00:45 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Playa del Carmen to Cancun route

There is a total of 7 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Ado
OCC
ADO Conecta
ADO GL
Ado

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Playa del Carmen or Cancun bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Playa del Carmen

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


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €5 (One-Way) or €10 (Return).

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