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Playa del Carmen to Cancún Coach Timetable
Coach from Playa del Carmen to Cancún: Journey Information
There are 290 intercity coaches per day from Playa del Carmen to Cancún. Traveling by coach from Playa del Carmen to Cancún usually takes around one hour and 8 minutes, but the fastest ADO Aeropuerto (R) coach can make the trip in 55 minutes.
| Distance | 39 mi (64 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 55m |
| Cheapest price | £4.50 |
| Trips per day | 290 |
| Most frequent service | ADO Aeropuerto (R) |
| Coach lines | 4 |
Coaches from Playa del Carmen to Cancún
- ADO: 72 daily coaches from £6
- ADO Aeropuerto (R): 217 daily coaches from £6
- ADO GL: 1 daily coaches from £7
- AU: 1 daily coaches from £4
What coach companies travel from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
There are 4 bus lines from Playa del Carmen to Cancún available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 217 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 | 72 | 1h 16m | £5.99 |
| ADO Aeropuerto (R) | 217 | 1h 6m | £11.97 |
| ADO GL | 1 | 1h 55m | £6.74 |
| AU | 1 | 1h 15m | £4.50 |
Book ADO from Playa del Carmen to Cancún from £6. There are 72 ADO schedules from Playa del Carmen to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Cancún. In Playa del Carmen, ADO departs to Cancún from Alterna and 1 other station. In Cancún, ADO arrives at ADO Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on ADO from Playa del Carmen to Cancún takes 1 hours and 16 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Cancún in 0 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 70 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Cancún.
Book ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Playa del Carmen to Cancún from £6. There are 217 ADO Aeropuerto (R) schedules from Playa del Carmen to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO Aeropuerto (R) ticket to Cancún. In Playa del Carmen, ADO Aeropuerto (R) departs to Cancún from ADO Bus Station and 1 other station. In Cancún, ADO Aeropuerto (R) arrives at Cancún Airport Terminal 2 and 3 other stations.
An average trip on ADO Aeropuerto (R) from Playa del Carmen to Cancún takes 1 hours and 6 minutes , while the fastest available ADO Aeropuerto (R) trip will get you to Cancún in 0 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, ADO Aeropuerto (R) offers 213 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Cancún.
ADO GL is a prominent Mexican passenger bus company that has been operating since 1992. It is part of the renowned ADO group and focuses on luxury travel, primarily serving Mexico's southern and eastern regions, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula. ADO GL offers deluxe coaches with executive-style seats, ample legroom, and various amenities such as air conditioning, restrooms, power outlets, and beverage services, providing a truly luxurious experience for passengers.
Book AU from Playa del Carmen to Cancún from £4. There are 1 AU schedules from Playa del Carmen to Cancún and you can expect on average to pay for a AU ticket to Cancún. In Playa del Carmen, AU departs to Cancún from Alterna and no other station. In Cancún, AU arrives at ADO Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on AU from Playa del Carmen to Cancún takes 1 hours and 15 minutes , while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Cancún in 0 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, AU offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Cancún.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Playa del Carmen to Cancún
The coach takes an average of one hour and 8 minutes to cover the 39 miles from Playa del Carmen to Cancún. However, the fastest coach only takes 55 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Playa del Carmen to Cancún for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 03:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Playa del Carmen?
Main departure station: ADO Bus Station
Playa del Carmen has two coach stations with service to Cancún.
All coach stations in Playa del Carmen:
ADO Bus Station
Alterna
Where does the coach arrive in Cancún?
Main arrival station: ADO Bus Station
Coaches arrive in Cancún at 4 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
Cancún Airport Terminal 2
Cancún Airport Terminal 3
Cancún Airport Terminal 4
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