Cancun Airport to Bacalar: Transfers, Bus & Train

Bacalar is about 335 km (208 miles) south of Cancun Airport – around 4.5 hours on Highway 307, the coast road through Playa del Carmen and Tulum. There are no tolls on this route. Bacalar is in Quintana Roo, so it is on the same time as Cancun.

Distance	About 335 km / 208 miles
Drive time	About 4.5 hours (traffic and speed bumps can add more)
Private transfer	From 622 USD per vehicle, one way
Tolls	None on Highway 307
ADO bus	Yes – from the Cancun downtown terminal, about 5.5 hours
Tren Maya	About 4.5 hours from the Cancun Airport station
Nearest airport	Chetumal (CTM), 40 km – domestic flights only

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Prices

Transportation rates from Cancun Airport to Bacalar
Service	Vehicle / capacity	One way	Round trip
Private	Van, up to 8 passengers	622 USD	1120 USD
Luxury	SUV (Suburban or similar), up to 6	1244 USD	2239 USD
Premium	Cadillac or similar, up to 5	2488 USD	4478 USD
Group	Large van, up to 16	1244 USD	2239 USD

Prices in US dollars per vehicle (not per person), taxes and airport fees included. Rates from Cancun Airport Transportations, checked October 2026; the booking form shows the final price for your hotel.

Transfer services

Private – a van just for your group (up to 8), the most popular choice. BOOK NOW
Luxury – an SUV such as a Suburban for up to 6. BOOK NOW
Group – a large van for up to 16 passengers with luggage. BOOK NOW

Meeting your driver at Cancun Airport

Clear immigration and customs (e-gates in Terminals 3 and 4 issue a digital tourist card for eligible e-passports).
Walk straight through the exit hall. Staff inside offering “free” transport or tours are mostly timeshare sellers – you do not need to stop.
Outside the terminal, look for your driver or representative holding a sign with your name. Your confirmation email has the exact meeting point.

Flights land at Terminal 2, Terminal 3 or Terminal 4 depending on the airline – see the airline directory or check the live arrivals board. Drivers track your flight, so a delay is not a problem.

Other ways to get there

ADO bus – buses leave the Cancun downtown terminal several times a day and take about 5 h 20 min to 5 h 45 min; from the airport, first ride an ADO bus to downtown. Bacalar’s bus station is on Highway 307, about 2 km from the main square. See the ADO bus guide.
Tren Maya – around two direct trains a day from the Cancun Airport station take about 4.5 hours. The airport station is reached by shuttle bus from the terminals, and Bacalar station is a few km outside town, so you need a taxi at the end. Check fares and times on the official Tren Maya website.
Fly to Chetumal – Chetumal Airport (CTM), 40 km from Bacalar, has flights from Mexico City only, so it suits travelers already in Mexico.
Rental car – Highway 307 is toll-free and easy to drive, but avoid driving after dark. See car rental at Cancun Airport.

About Bacalar

Bacalar sits on a long freshwater lagoon famous for its shades of blue, with hotels in town, along the north shore and on the south Costera towards Cenote Azul and Los Rápidos. More in the Bacalar guide and the list of Bacalar hotels.

FAQ

How long does it take to get from Cancun Airport to Bacalar?

About 4.5 hours by car; the Tren Maya also takes about 4.5 hours, and the ADO bus from downtown Cancun about 5.5 hours.

How much is a private transfer to Bacalar?

From 622 USD one way or 1120 USD round trip for a private van for up to 8 people (October 2026).

Is there a bus from Cancun Airport to Bacalar?

Most buses leave from the Cancun downtown terminal, so from the airport you first take an ADO bus to downtown and change there.

Can I stop on the way to Bacalar?

The route passes Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Felipe Carrillo Puerto, which have petrol stations and restaurants for a break on the long drive.

Is Chetumal Airport closer?

Yes, it is about 40 km from Bacalar, but it only has domestic flights from Mexico City.

Cancun Airport to Bacalar