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Cancún to Playa del Carmen Coach Timetable
Coach from Cancún to Playa del Carmen: Journey Information
There are 161 intercity coaches per day from Cancún to Playa del Carmen. Traveling by coach from Cancún to Playa del Carmen usually takes around one hour and 32 minutes, but the fastest ADO Aeropuerto (R) coach can make the trip in just one hour and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 39 mi (64 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 15m |
| Cheapest price | £4.07 |
| Trips per day | 161 |
| Most frequent service | ADO Aeropuerto (R) |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Coaches from Cancún to Playa del Carmen
- ADO: 46 daily coaches from £5
- ADO Aeropuerto (R): 118 daily coaches from £12
- AU: 3 daily coaches from £4
What coach companies travel from Cancún to Playa del Carmen?
There are 3 bus lines from Cancún to Playa del Carmen available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 118 daily trips, ADO Aeropuerto (R) usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO | 46 | 1h 20m | £5.58 |
| ADO Aeropuerto (R) | 118 | 1h 38m | £11.93 |
| AU | 3 | 1h 21m | £4.36 |
Book ADO from Cancún to Playa del Carmen from £5. There are 46 ADO schedules from Cancún to Playa del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Playa del Carmen. In Cancún, ADO departs to Playa del Carmen from ADO Bus Station and no other station. In Playa del Carmen, ADO arrives at ADO Bus Station and 1 other station.
An average trip on ADO from Cancún to Playa del Carmen takes 1 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Playa del Carmen in 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 48 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Playa del Carmen.
Book ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Playa del Carmen from £11. There are 118 ADO Aeropuerto (R) schedules from Cancún to Playa del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO Aeropuerto (R) ticket to Playa del Carmen. In Cancún, ADO Aeropuerto (R) departs to Playa del Carmen from Cancún Airport Terminal 2 and 2 other stations. In Playa del Carmen, ADO Aeropuerto (R) arrives at ADO Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Cancún to Playa del Carmen takes 1 hours and 38 minutes , while the fastest available ADO Aeropuerto (R) trip will get you to Playa del Carmen in 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, ADO Aeropuerto (R) offers 116 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Playa del Carmen.
Book AU from Cancún to Playa del Carmen from £4. There are 3 AU schedules from Cancún to Playa del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay for a AU ticket to Playa del Carmen. In Cancún, AU departs to Playa del Carmen from ADO Bus Station and no other station. In Playa del Carmen, AU arrives at Alterna and no other station.
An average trip on AU from Cancún to Playa del Carmen takes 1 hours and 21 minutes , while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Playa del Carmen in 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, AU offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Playa del Carmen.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Cancún to Playa del Carmen
The coach takes an average of one hour and 32 minutes to cover the 39 miles from Cancún to Playa del Carmen. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 15 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Playa del Carmen, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Cancún to Playa del Carmen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Cancún?
Main departure station: ADO Bus Station
Coaches to Playa del Carmen leave from 4 stations in Cancún.
All coach stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
Cancún Airport Terminal 2
Cancún Airport Terminal 4
Cancún Airport Terminal 3
Where does the coach arrive in Playa del Carmen?
Main arrival station: ADO Bus Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Playa del Carmen.
Coach stations in Playa del Carmen:
ADO Bus Station
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