Cheap bus tickets from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen
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Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen Bus Schedule
Bus from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen: Journey Information
There are 17 intercity buses per day from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen. Traveling by bus from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen usually takes around 13 hours and 14 minutes, but the fastest ADO bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 424 mi (683 km) |
| Shortest duration | 11h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $58.00 |
| Trips per day | 17 |
| Most frequent service | ADO |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen
See more detailsWhat bus companies travel from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen?
There are 3 bus lines from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 12 daily trips, ADO usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Book ADO from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen from $82. There are 12 trips per day offered by ADO from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO ticket to Playa del Carmen. In Villahermosa, ADO departs to Playa del Carmen from Oriente Bus Station . In Playa del Carmen, ADO arrives at Alterna .
An average trip on ADO from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen takes 13 hours and 2 minutes , while the fastest available ADO trip will get you to Playa del Carmen in 11 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, ADO offers 14 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Playa del Carmen.
Book ADO OCC from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen from $83. There are 3 trips per day offered by ADO OCC from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay for a ADO OCC ticket to Playa del Carmen. In Villahermosa, ADO OCC departs to Playa del Carmen from Oriente Bus Station . In Playa del Carmen, ADO OCC arrives at Alterna .
An average trip on ADO OCC from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen takes 15 hours and 5 minutes , while the fastest available ADO OCC trip will get you to Playa del Carmen in 11 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, ADO OCC offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Playa del Carmen.
Book AU from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen from $58. There are 4 trips per day offered by AU from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen and you can expect on average to pay for a AU ticket to Playa del Carmen. In Villahermosa, AU departs to Playa del Carmen from Oriente Bus Station . In Playa del Carmen, AU arrives at Alterna .
An average trip on AU from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen takes 13 hours and 25 minutes , while the fastest available AU trip will get you to Playa del Carmen in 11 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, AU offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Playa del Carmen.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 14 minutes to cover the 424 miles from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 hours and 55 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 Playa del Carmen 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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Villahermosa to Playa del Carmen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Villahermosa?
Main departure station: Oriente Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Villahermosa.
All bus stations in Villahermosa:
Oriente Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Playa del Carmen?
Main arrival station: Alterna
All buses from Villahermosa arrive at one main station in Playa del Carmen.
All bus stations in Playa del Carmen:
Alterna
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