~5h 45mTotal estimate
~€90–295Rough fare per person
Flight to Tulum
Mexico City → Tulum · about ~1h 45m in the air · ~€70–250
Train to Playa del Carmen
Tulum → Playa del Carmen · about ~1h · ~€20–45
Mexico City → Playa del Carmen
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About the trip from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen
Mexico City (Mexico) and Playa del Carmen (Mexico) are 1,265 km (786 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: ~5h 45m door to door, for ~€90–295 per person. The fastest route, by flight and bus via Cancún, takes about 5h 40m (~€72–255). Without flying, it takes ~22h 45m by bus and train, via Campeche and Valladolid.
Step by step
- Flight from Mexico City to Tulum: ~1h 45m in the air, 1,223 km, ~€70–250
- Train from Tulum to Playa del Carmen: ~1h, 61 km, ~€20–45
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: ~5h 45m, no changes, ~€90–295
- Flight + Bus, via Cancún: about 5h 40m, 1 change, ~€72–255
- Bus + Train + Bus, via Campeche and Valladolid: ~22h 45m, 2 changes, ~€78–189
- Flight + Ferry, via Cozumel: ~6h 15m, 1 change, ~€73–259
- Flight + Bus, via Cancún: ~7h 30m, 1 change, ~€92–300
Questions
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?
~5h 45m door to door by flight, direct, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes about 5h 40m.
How much does it cost to travel from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen?
~€90–295 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen without flying?
Yes: by bus and train, via Campeche and Valladolid, in ~22h 45m, for ~€78–189.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.