How to Travel from
Playa del Carmen to Bacalar
by Train, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Playa del Carmen, Mexico → Bacalar, Mexico
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Playa Del Carmen to Bacalar
Composite routes from Playa Del Carmen to Bacalar
Cheapest
2 h 56 min
Car
265 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 5 min
256 km.
from $24.63
6 h 5 min
256 km.
from $16.09
Route Navigator Playa del Carmen - Bacalar
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Avenida 20 Norte
Avenida 20 Norte, 52 м
52 м
Turn right onto Calle 32 Norte
Calle 32 Norte, 111 м
111 м
Turn right onto Avenida 25 Norte
Avenida 25 Norte, 79 м
79 м
Turn left onto Calle 34 Norte
Calle 34 Norte, 102 м
102 м
Turn right onto Avenida 30 Norte
Avenida 30 Norte, 203 м
203 м
Turn left onto Calle 38 Norte
Calle 38 Norte, 408 м
408 м
Turn right onto Boulevard Playa del Carmen
Boulevard Playa del Carmen, 291 м
291 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Calle 58 Norte (Avenida CTM)
Calle 58 Norte (Avenida CTM), 1 km 496 м
1 km 496 м
Turn right onto Avenida 115
Avenida 115, 1 km 589 м
1 km 589 м
Turn left onto Avenida Luis Donaldo Colosio
Avenida Luis Donaldo Colosio, 6 km 420 м
6 km 420 м
Continue onto Carretera El Cedral - Playa del Carmen
Carretera El Cedral - Playa del Carmen, 41 km 571 м
41 km 571 м
Keep right and take MEX 180D toward Cancún, Mérida
Cancún, Mérida, MEX 180D, 1 km 825 м
1 km 825 м
Keep left and take MEX 180D toward Mérida
Mérida, MEX 180D, 171 km 764 м
171 km 764 м
Keep right onto Carretera Mérida - Puerto Juárez
Carretera Mérida - Puerto Juárez, 12 km 753 м
12 km 753 м
Keep right onto Carretera Mérida - Puerto Juárez and take MEX 180 toward Xocchel
Carretera Mérida - Puerto Juárez, Xocchel, MEX 180, 3 km 296 м
3 km 296 м
Turn sharp left
40 м
40 м
Turn right onto Calle 21
Calle 21, 9 km 660 м
9 km 660 м
Turn right onto Calle 21
Calle 21, 15 km 559 м
15 km 559 м
Turn right
1 km 602 м
1 km 602 м
Continue
36 м
36 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
ADO
Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$35.68
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.03–$43.32
Autobuses Unidos (AU)
Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Email:
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$34.40
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$14.02–$38.22
Autobuses Mayab
Phone:
+52 997 976 0191
Email:
solucioneshola@ado.com.mx
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.47–$16.56
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66
Bus from Xel-Há to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39
Turismo y Excursiones Alianza
Phone:
+52 995596 0179
Email:
alianzacancunpaseodelmar@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064378260964
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$25.48
Sindicato de taxistas Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Phone:
+52 984 188 6604
Website:
facebook.com/taxisplaya
Bus from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$203.86–$1,083.02
Turismo y Excursiones Alianza Bacalar
Phone:
+52 983 119 9526
Email:
turismoalianzabacalar@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070214800753
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$28.03
Bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna to Bacalar
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$30.58
Playa Express
Phone:
+52 984 131 6530
Email:
eladioperezcruz24@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063772020963
Bus from Playa del Carmen to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.19–$3.70
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Phone:
+52 998 937 3102
Website:
taxistascancun.com/
Bus from Playa del Carmen to Xel
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.04–$2.55
Train operators
Tren Maya
Email:
trenmaya1@sedena.gob.mx
Website:
trenmaya.gob.mx/
Train from Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen to Estación
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$95.56
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?
The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is to bus via Ciudad Chemuyil which costs $13.04 - $19.57 and takes 6h 5m.
What is the fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?
The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is to shuttle which takes 3h 40m and costs $173.91 - $923.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Playa del Carmen and Bacalar?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna and arriving at Bacalar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?
The distance between Playa del Carmen and Bacalar is 283 km. The road distance is 274.2 km.
How do I travel from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar without a car?
The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $26.09 - $97.83 .
How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Playa del Carmen to Bacalar bus from?
Playa del Carmen to Bacalar bus services, operated by Playa Express, depart from Playa del Carmen station.
Train or bus from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?
The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $26.09 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus via Tulum, which costs $11.96 - $33.70 and takes 4h 5m.
Where does the Playa del Carmen to Bacalar bus arrive?
Playa del Carmen to Bacalar bus services, operated by Playa Express, arrive at Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum station.
Can I drive from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar?
Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Carmen to Bacalar is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Playa del Carmen to Bacalar.
Where can I stay near Bacalar?
There are 351+ hotels available in Bacalar. Prices start at $2.51 per night.
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