What is the travel distance from Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Chichén-Itzá is approximately 152 km (95 miles).

Bus Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:17am	Turistica	9h 35m	4:52pm	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	8:17am	Turistica	4h 5m	11:22am	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Turistica	8h 52m	4:52pm	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	7:37am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	4h 45m	11:22am	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO	Bus	7:30am	Turistica	4h 52m	11:22am	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	8:17am	Turistica	4h 5m	11:22am	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	Fastest
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO	Bus	11:10am	Turistica	6h 42m	4:52pm	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	6:40am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	5h 42m	11:22am	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	7:37am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	4h 45m	11:22am	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:17am	Turistica	9h 35m	4:52pm	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	8:17am	Turistica	4h 5m	11:22am	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Turistica	8h 52m	4:52pm	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	7:37am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	4h 33m	11:10am	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	9:27am	Terminal ADO Alterna - 20 Av. Nte y Calle 12 Nte.	8h 25m	4:52pm	Chichen Itza Bus Stop	No tags

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Get from Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 12mAverage Duration

156 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

ADO

4/59,939 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.1

Based on 9939 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. ADO ticket prices on this trip start at $44

ADO Playa del Carmen Chichén-Itzá recent customer reviews

Comfortable ride both ways. However I was freezing the whole way back and unfortunately the driver couldn't speak English. Also one thing that surprised me was that the bathroom wasn't working on a 4 hour ride.

Branislav S.

August 28, 2025

ADO CONECTA

4/51,178 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.8

AU

4/5868 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi1.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá by bus

What is the travel distance from Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá?
The distance between Playa del Carmen and Chichén-Itzá is approximately 152 km (95 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$45

11-16

$45

Today

$45

11-18

$42

11-19

$43

11-20

$42

11-21

$45

11-22

$45

The cheapest trip from Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $45 for a bus ticket from Playa del Carmen to Chichén-Itzá based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-18.