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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Cancún to Cárdenas. Traveling by bus from Cancún to Cárdenas usually takes around 16 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest AU bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 477 mi (768 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 35m |
| Cheapest price | €56.44 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | AU |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Cancún to Cárdenas?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Cancún to Cárdenas that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, AU usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
Book ADO from Cancún to Cárdenas from €72. Typically there is one ADO schedule per day from Cancún to Cárdenas and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Cárdenas. In Cancún, ADO departs to Cárdenas from ADO Bus Station . In Cárdenas, ADO arrives at Cardenas Bus Station .
An average trip on ADO from Cancún to Cárdenas takes 16 hours and 23 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Cárdenas in 15 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Cárdenas.
Book AU from Cancún to Cárdenas from €56. There are 3 trips per day offered by AU from Cancún to Cárdenas and you can expect on average to pay for a AU ticket to Cárdenas. In Cancún, AU departs to Cárdenas from ADO Bus Station . In Cárdenas, AU arrives at Cardenas Bus Station .
An average trip on AU from Cancún to Cárdenas takes 15 hours and 57 minutes , while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Cárdenas in 15 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, AU offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cárdenas.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 16 hours to cover the 768 kilometers from Cancún to Cárdenas. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Cárdenas at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 15:00 and the last bus leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all buses from Cancún to Cárdenas, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cancún?
Main departure station: ADO Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Cancún.
All bus stations in Cancún:
ADO Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Cárdenas?
Main arrival station: Cardenas Bus Station
All buses from Cancún arrive at one main station in Cárdenas.
Bus stations in Cárdenas:
Cardenas Bus Station
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