Bus and Coach from Playa del Carmen to Cancún: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Playa del Carmen to Cancún from various bus operators like ADO, Autobuses Unidos or OCC for the next days.

today

£4

tomorrow

£4

Saturday

£4

Sunday

£4

Monday

£4

Tuesday

£4

Wednesday

£4

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	1h 10m	07:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:00	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	First Class	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 18/12/2025 07:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
ADO	1h 10m	11:35	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	12:45	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	First Class	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 18/12/2025 11:35:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	10:40	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	11:55	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Basic	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 18/12/2025 10:40:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
OCC	1h 15m	17:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	19:05	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from OCC goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 18/12/2025 17:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	1h 10m	07:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:00	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 19/12/2025 07:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
ADO	1h 10m	11:35	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	12:45	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 19/12/2025 11:35:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	07:55	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:10	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 19/12/2025 07:55:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	08:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	10:05	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 19/12/2025 08:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
OCC	1h 15m	14:30	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	15:45	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from OCC goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 19/12/2025 14:30:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	1h 10m	07:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:00	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 20/12/2025 07:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
ADO	1h 10m	11:35	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	12:45	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 20/12/2025 11:35:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	08:25	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:40	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 20/12/2025 08:25:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	10:40	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	11:55	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 20/12/2025 10:40:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
OCC	1h 15m	14:30	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	15:45	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from OCC goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 20/12/2025 14:30:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	1h 10m	07:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:00	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 21/12/2025 07:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
ADO	1h 10m	11:35	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	12:45	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 21/12/2025 11:35:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	10:40	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	11:55	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 21/12/2025 10:40:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
OCC	1h 15m	17:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	19:05	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from OCC goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 21/12/2025 17:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	1h 10m	07:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:00	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 22/12/2025 07:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
ADO	1h 10m	11:35	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	12:45	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 22/12/2025 11:35:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	10:40	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	11:55	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 22/12/2025 10:40:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
OCC	1h 15m	17:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	19:05	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from OCC goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 22/12/2025 17:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 22/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	1h 10m	18:00	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	19:10	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 23/12/2025 18:00:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
ADO	1h 10m	21:00	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	22:10	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 23/12/2025 21:00:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 23/12/2025 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	07:40	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	08:55	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 23/12/2025 07:40:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	07:55	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:10	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 23/12/2025 07:55:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 23/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
OCC	1h 15m	14:30	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	15:45	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from OCC goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 23/12/2025 14:30:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 23/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ADO	1h 10m	11:35	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	12:45	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 24/12/2025 11:35:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
ADO	1h 10m	07:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:00	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	First Class	£4	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 24/12/2025 07:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	07:55	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	09:10	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 24/12/2025 07:55:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Autobuses Unidos	1h 15m	08:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	10:05	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 24/12/2025 08:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
OCC	1h 15m	17:50	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Coach Station	19:05	Cancún	ADO Central bus station	Economy	£5	A Bus from OCC goes from ADO Alterna Coach Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 24/12/2025 17:50:00 to ADO Central bus station, Cancún (Mexico) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Playa del Carmen to Cancún is £4 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Playa del Carmen and Cancún

See here how frequent the connections between Playa del Carmen and Cancún are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 407 daily coaches from Playa del Carmen to Cancún. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 193 daily coaches between Playa del Carmen and Cancún.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 909 coaches from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, while Night sees the fewest connections between Playa del Carmen and Cancún, with 33 offers.

Facts about coaches from Playa del Carmen to Cancún

Compare all providers like ADO, Autobuses Unidos and OCC that travel 340 times every day by bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún in one click! Book your bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Cancún starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus	£4
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Coach	07:35
Latest Coach	23:30
Daily Bus Connections	340 Ø
Distance	64.5 km
Coach Companies	ADO, Autobuses Unidos and OCC

Cheapest coach connections from Playa del Carmen to Cancún

Every day, 340 buses from 3 coach companies leave Playa del Carmen for Cancún: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£4

Friday 19/12

£4

Saturday 20/12

£4

Sunday 21/12

£4

Monday 22/12

£4

Tuesday 23/12

£4

Wednesday 24/12

£4

Thursday 25/12

£4

Friday 26/12

£4

Saturday 27/12

£4

Sunday 28/12

£4

Monday 29/12

£4

Tuesday 30/12

£4

Wednesday 31/12

£4

Thursday 01/01

£4

Friday 02/01

£4

Saturday 03/01

£4

Sunday 04/01

£5

Monday 05/01

£4

Tuesday 06/01

£4

Wednesday 07/01

£4

Thursday 08/01

£4

Friday 09/01

£6

Saturday 10/01

£4

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Playa del Carmen to Cancún

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £4, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Playa del Carmen to Cancún. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, with £4. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

How to save money travelling from Playa del Carmen to Cancún

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Playa del Carmen to Cancún in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Playa del Carmen to Cancún are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Playa del Carmen and Cancún

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Playa del Carmen and Cancún.

ADO Alterna Coach Station

Calle 12 Nte Bis

Terminal ADO Turistica

Calle Quinta Avenida 141

Terminal Maritima Navega PDC

Av Benito Juárez

Playacar Hotel Riu Yucatan

Condominio Playacar, Paseo Xaman - Ha Mz 3 LT 1

Omni Puerto Aventuras Resort

ADO Central bus station

Av Uxmal 1

Ultramar Playa Caracol Pier (Hotels Area)

Plaza Emprendedor

Puerto Juárez Ultramar Ferry

Carr. a Punta Sam Calle 49

Plaza Terra Viva

Av Nichupte, Mzna. 2 11

Service and Comfort on the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Playa del Carmen to Cancún? Or which bus companies serve the route Playa del Carmen to Cancún? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Playa del Carmen to Cancún bus

How much does a Playa del Carmen - Cancún coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Playa del Carmen - Cancún bus trip is available from £4 and takes 1h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

The connection Playa del Carmen to Cancún is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £7. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Playa del Carmen - Cancún route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Playa del Carmen to Cancún is offered by roughly 340 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cancún from Playa del Carmen take?

The quickest coach from Playa del Carmen to Cancún is provided by ADO and takes 1h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £4. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

The earliest bus to Cancún departs from Playa del Carmen at 07:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

The latest bus to Cancún departs from Playa del Carmen at 23:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Playa del Carmen - Cancún route?

Passengers looking to travel from Playa del Carmen to Cancún can travel with ADO, Autobuses Unidos and OCC. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and Cancún?

You can check all the direct connections between Playa del Carmen and Cancún by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ADO, Autobuses Unidos and OCC.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cancún from Playa del Carmen?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Playa del Carmen Cancún bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Playa del Carmen Cancún bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cancún on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 340 daily trips between Playa del Carmen and Cancún. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Playa del Carmen to Cancún

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Playa del Carmen and to Cancún

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Playa del Carmen and to Cancún. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!