The distance between Cancún and Cozumel is around 80km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 50min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cancún to Cozumel by bus, helicopter, ferry, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cozumel → Cancún if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cancun (CUN) to Cozumel (CZM).
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Take a taxi to Calica then take a ferry to Cozumel.
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Take the bus to Cancun International Airport T2 then jump in a helicopter to Cozumel Airport.
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There are several options for getting from Cancún to Cozumel by bus, helicopter, ferry, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$190 ($9) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,235 ($105).
The distance between Cancún and Cozumel is around 80km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (51 miles)
It takes around 56min to get from Cancún and Cozumel by bus and helicopter.
The quickest way to get from Cancún to Cozumel is to fly which takes around 50min and will set you back approx MX$2,235 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Cancún and Cozumel is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$190 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cancún and Cozumel. We recommend that you fly from Cancun (CUN) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 50min.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cancún and Cozumel. We recommend that you fly from Cancun (CUN) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 50min.
Yes you can fly from Cancún and Cozumel. Flights depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Cozumel (CZM). The flight takes around 20min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Cancún and Cozumel with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 20min.
Mayair fly between Cancún and Cozumel. Flights depart from Cancun (CUN) and and arrive into Cozumel (CZM). These flights usually take around 20min.
The flight from Cancún to Cozumel typically takes around 20min. Flights depart from Cancun (CUN) and and arrive into Cozumel (CZM).
The closest major airport to Cozumel is Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Cozumel. Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) and Chetumal International Airport (CTM) (CTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cancún to Cozumel. We recommend that you take the bus to Cancun International Airport T2 then jump in a helicopter to Cozumel Airport. instead which will take 56min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cancún to Cozumel is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around MX$9,825 ($470).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 50min | MX$2,235($105) | hourly | 81km (50 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 2 similar | 1h 55m | MX$1,485($71) | once daily | 99km (61 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2h 25m | MX$355($17) | every 4 hours | 86km (54 miles) |
Bus to Playa del Carmen, Ferry | 2h 40m | MX$190($9) | every 4 hours | 88km (55 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter | 56min | MX$9,825($470) | hourly | 80km (49 miles) |
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Autobuses Mayab
Transporte Foráneo Cancún-Playa del Carmen
Playa Express
Winjet
Ultramar Ferry
Holbox Collection
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The following major airports near Cozumel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.