How to travel from Cancún to Cozumel, Mexico

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.

5 routes found

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 CozumelCancún if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Cancun (CUN) to Cozumel (CZM).

  • Duration50min
  • Flight time20min
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,235($105)
Operated by

Mayair

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Taxi and Ferry

Take a taxi to Calica then take a ferry to Cozumel.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,485($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus and Helicopter

Take the bus to Cancun International Airport T2 then jump in a helicopter to Cozumel Airport.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    MX$9,825($470)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cancún and Cozumel

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cancún to Cozumel

Compare travel optionsbetween Cancún and Cozumel

Transport options from Cancún to Cozumel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
50min
MX$2,235($105)
hourly81km (50 miles)
Taxi and Ferry + 2 similar
1h 55m
MX$1,485($71)
once daily99km (61 miles)
Bus and Ferry2h 25m
MX$355($17)
every 4 hours86km (54 miles)
Bus to Playa del Carmen, Ferry2h 40m
MX$190($9)
every 4 hours88km (55 miles)
Bus and Helicopter
56min
MX$9,825($470)
hourly80km (49 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cancún and Cozumel

Bus companies

Ferry operators

helicopters

Airlines

Airports near Cozumel

The following major airports near Cozumel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Cozumel
CUN
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Cozumel
CTM
Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
International Airport
Distance
260km (162 miles) from Cozumel