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For Playa del Carmen to Cancún, MXN 425 is the suggested starting price, not a fixed fare. Passengers can post another amount, review the driver replies, and pick an offer after checking the rating, reviews, and vehicle. The Playa del Carmen to Cancún travel time is usually about 1 hour for the 68 km drive. Riders have given this route a 4.95/5 average across 4,739 reviews.
Playa del Carmen – Cancún route details
About 1 hour
Average travel time
68 km
Average route distance
MXN 425
Recommended ride price
About 1 hour
Average travel time
68 km
Average route distance
MXN 425
Recommended ride price
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Route information
Playa del Carmen and Cancún are about 68 km apart. For Playa del Carmen to Cancún city to city travel, the main drive follows Federal Highway 307 via Puerto Morelos. It usually takes about 1 hour; traffic near either city, roadwork, weather, or planned stops can make the trip longer.
How do I book a ride from Playa del Carmen to Cancún?
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Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
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Wait for offers from drivers
Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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How to get from Playa del Carmen to Cancún
Taxi
A standard one-way taxi from Playa del Carmen to Cancún may use a meter or a price quoted in advance. The drive follows Federal Highway 307 via Puerto Morelos. With the inDrive intercity ride service, the passenger posts a fare and can choose from the driver replies after reviewing ratings and vehicle details. This private car service is a comfortable travel option for a door-to-door ride with a local driver.
Bus
Coaches leave Playa del Carmen's downtown terminal for Cancún. Departure times, boarding points, and travel time vary by operator and date, so check the current details before leaving. A bus can be an affordable travel option; inDrive.City to City offers a door-to-door ride with a local driver.
Train
Tren Maya links Playa del Carmen and Cancún via Puerto Morelos, with two departures in this direction each day. The scheduled rail trip takes about 53 minutes, but both stations require a local connection to many pickup and drop-off addresses. Check the current timetable before travel. inDrive.City to City provides a door-to-door ride with a local driver.
What are the best destinations to visit in Cancún?
Explore Cancún through Playa Delfines, continue to the Maya Museum of Cancún, and round out the route with the El Meco Archaeological Zone.
Playa Delfines
Enjoy the white sands and turquoise waters of Playa Delfines. A perfect destination to relax and soak up the sun in Cancún.
Maya Museum of Cancún
The Maya Museum of Cancún displays finds from across the Yucatán peninsula and opens onto the San Miguelito archaeological site next door, both inside the hotel zone.
El Meco Archaeological Zone
Explore the El Meco Archaeological Zone and discover Cancún’s rich Mayan history. Ideal for a cultural visit and breathtaking views.
