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Distance from Playa del Carmen to San Cristóbal de las Casas

728km
1 h 38 minby plane
12 h 8 min🚗 by car
15 h 47 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen0 m

Playa del Carmen is a resort city along the Caribbean Sea in the southeastern state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is part of the municipality of Solidaridad, and is around 68 kilometers away from Cancun. As of 2020, the…

San Cristóbal de las CasasSan Cristóbal de las Casas0 m

San Cristóbal de las Casas, also known by its native Tzotzil name, Jovel, is a town and municipality located in the Central Highlands region of the Mexican state of Chiapas. It was the capital of the state until 1892,…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Playa del Carmen to San Cristóbal de las Casas?

It is 728 km in a straight line from Playa del Carmen to San Cristóbal de las Casas. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Playa del Carmen to San Cristóbal de las Casas?

A direct flight takes about 1 h 38 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Playa del Carmen to San Cristóbal de las Casas?

Around 12 h 8 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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