Bus Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas: Compare prices and save money

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

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

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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Autobuses Unidos	14h 40m	4:35 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	6:15 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/13/2025 4:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/14/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Autobuses Unidos	14h 25m	5:35 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	7:00 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/13/2025 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/14/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
OCC	14h 40m	4:30 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	6:10 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from OCC goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/14/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
ADO	14h 50m	6:20 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	8:10 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/13/2025 6:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/14/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
ADO	15h 40m	8:20 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	11:00 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/13/2025 8:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/14/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Autobuses Unidos	14h 40m	4:35 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	6:15 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/17/2025 4:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/18/2025 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Autobuses Unidos	14h 25m	5:35 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	7:00 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Autobuses Unidos goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/17/2025 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/18/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
OCC	14h 40m	4:30 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	6:10 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from OCC goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/17/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/18/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
ADO	14h 50m	6:20 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	8:10 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/17/2025 6:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/18/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
ADO	15h 40m	8:20 PM	Playa del Carmen	ADO Alterna Bus Station	11:00 AM	Cárdenas	Central Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from ADO goes from ADO Alterna Bus Station, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) at 8/17/2025 8:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Cárdenas (Mexico) arriving at 8/18/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas is $47 on 8/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Playa del Carmen and Cárdenas

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Playa del Carmen and Cárdenas.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 11 buses from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Playa del Carmen and Cárdenas, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas

Compare all providers like Autobuses Unidos, ADO and OCC that travel 8 times every day by bus from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas in one click! Book your bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus	$47
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Latest Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	449.1 miles
Bus Companies	Autobuses Unidos, ADO and OCC

Cheapest bus connections from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Playa del Carmen for Cárdenas: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/13/2025 and for the following days.

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$47

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$55

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Thursday 08/28

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Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas

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

With a price starting from $47, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $55.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas, with $55. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

How to save money travelling from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas

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 Cárdenas 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 Cárdenas, 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 buses from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Playa del Carmen and Cárdenas

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Playa del Carmen and Cárdenas.

ADO Alterna Bus 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

Central Bus Station

Av de La Central 151

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

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

FAQs about the Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas bus

How much does a Playa del Carmen Cárdenas bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 13h 40m to reach Cárdenas. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cárdenas.

On average, how many connections are available from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas each day?

Every day, the Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas is offered by Autobuses Unidos and takes 13h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $55. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cárdenas from Playa del Carmen starts at 4:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas?

The latest bus trip departing from Playa del Carmen for Cárdenas starts at 9:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Playa del Carmen Cárdenas route?

When traveling by bus from Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas, passengers can travel with Autobuses Unidos, ADO and OCC. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

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

What can I take with me on the Playa del Carmen to Cárdenas bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Playa del Carmen Cárdenas 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 traveling 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 Cárdenas on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Playa del Carmen and to Cárdenas

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