How to Travel from

Cancún to Placencia

by Rideshare or Car

Mexico Belize Cancún Placencia

Cheapest

By car (739 km)

11 h 6 min

739 km.

from $40

Other

Rideshare

11 h 6 min

739 km.

from $9.64

Bus operators

James Bus Line

Phone:

+1 501 702 2049

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

go.jamesbus.bz/

Bus from Belmopan to Independence

Ave. Duration:

3h 6m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$12.92

Bus from Novelo's Bus Terminal to Independence

Ave. Duration:

4h 50m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$13.23

Julian Transfers & Tours

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

belizegroundtransfers.com/es

Bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Airport to Placencia

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$235.84

Morales Transports

Phone:

+501 4223204

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

moralestransports.com/

Bus from Corozal to Belmopan

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$11.76

ADO

Phone:

+52 55 4386 4652

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ado.com.mx/

Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chetumal

Ave. Duration:

6h 35m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.52–$46.74

Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Bacalar

Ave. Duration:

5h 40m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$29.35–$43.48

Adrenalina Tours

Phone:

+502 5308 5106

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

adrenalinatours.com/

Bus from Bacalar to Belize

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$51.21

Autobuses Unidos (AU)

Phone:

+52 55 4386 4652

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ado.com.mx/

Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Bacalar

Ave. Duration:

5h 40m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.22–$36.96

Autobuses Mayab

Phone:

+52 997 976 0191

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ado.com.mx/

Bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Bacalar

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$16.30–$23.91

Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Bacalar

Ave. Duration:

5h 45m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$16.30–$22.83

Marlin Espadas

Phone:

+52 983 837 3229

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

marlinespadas.net/index.html

Bus from Chetumal to Belize

Ave. Duration:

4h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$19.57–$25.00

Uncharted Jewel Belize

Phone:

+501 614 7869

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

unchartedjewelbelize.com/

Bus from Belize City to Placencia

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

On demand

Estimated price:

$270.23

Turismo y Excursiones Alianza Bacalar

Phone:

+52 983 119 9526

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070214800753

Bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Bacalar

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$21.74–$28.26

Airlines

Tropic Air

Website:

tropicair.com/

Plane from Cancún International Airport to Placencia

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$326.09–$500.00

Plane from Cancún International Airport to Belize

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$271.74–$815.22

Train operators

Tren Maya

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

trenmaya.gob.mx/

Train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Estación

Ave. Duration:

5h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$19.57–$97.83

What is the cheapest way to get from Cancún to Placencia?

The cheapest way to get from Cancún to Placencia is to bus and shuttle via Chetumal which costs $48.91 - $97.83 and takes 21h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cancún to Placencia?

The fastest way to get from Cancún to Placencia is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $326.09 - $510.87 .

How far is it from Cancún to Placencia?

The distance between Cancún and Placencia is 528 km. The road distance is 729.8 km.

How do I travel from Cancún to Placencia without a car?

The best way to get from Cancún to Placencia without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 15h 5m and costs $336.96 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Cancún to Placencia?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cancún to Placencia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cancún and Placencia?

Placencia is 1h behind Cancún. It is currently 22:02 in Cancún and 21:02 in Placencia.

Can I drive from Cancún to Placencia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cancún to Placencia is 730 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Cancún to Placencia.

Which airlines fly from Cancún International Airport Airport to Placencia Airport Airport?

Tropic Air offers flights from Cancún International Airport Airport to Placencia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Placencia?

There are 140+ hotels available in Placencia. Prices start at $67.79 per night.

Book in Placencia

Serenade Hotel

42 Hulse Street, Placencia

Fine

8.2

Chabil Mar Luxury Villas - Guest Exclusive Beach Resort

2284 Placencia Peninsula Road, Placencia

Great

9.7

The Ellysian Boutique Hotel

#1 Williams Drive, Placencia

Great

9.2

All accommodation options in PlacenciaAll hotels

Bugle Caye Light

Laughing Bird Caye

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Two ways to Travel from Cancún to Placencia

Transport providers

Bus operators

James Bus Line

Julian Transfers & Tours

Morales Transports

ADO

Adrenalina Tours

Autobuses Unidos (AU)

Autobuses Mayab

Marlin Espadas

Uncharted Jewel Belize

Turismo y Excursiones Alianza Bacalar

Airlines

Tropic Air

Train operators

Tren Maya

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cancún to Placencia?

What is the fastest way to get from Cancún to Placencia?

How far is it from Cancún to Placencia?

How do I travel from Cancún to Placencia without a car?

How long does it take to get from Cancún to Placencia?

What is the time difference between Cancún and Placencia?

Can I drive from Cancún to Placencia?

Which airlines fly from Cancún International Airport Airport to Placencia Airport Airport?

Where can I stay near Placencia?