How to get from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel?

You can only travel the short distance from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel with the frequent ferry boats running daily!

Cozumel is a beautiful Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea located off the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Playa del Carmen is one of the closest lands to the referred island.

The Caribbean Sea separates Playa del Carmen and Cozumel; the distance isn’t too large, but it’s enough to let you enjoy the ferry ride, the sea, waves, and sunsets. 

Zipping around Mexico, I’ve gathered some excellent travel insights and can’t wait to share them with you!

In this article, I’ll dish out the step-by-step method and toss in handy advice to ensure your trip from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel is both breezy and exciting!

Tip: Playa Del Carmen itself is a treasure land in Riviera Maya. This is one of the many reasons tourists prefer Playa del Carmen to visit Cozumel. This article will help you get from Cancun to Playa Del Carmen if you are in Cancun.

Transportation Options from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel

The following table outlines all transportation options from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel:

Method	Travel time	Price
Ferry from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel	45 min	$23
Cargo Ferry from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel	–	$300 to 400

Distance between Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel

Playa Del Carmen is 30-35 minutes away from Cozumel. The sea stretches 11.8 miles (19km) between the two lands. Playa Del Carmen offers multiple ferry rides throughout the day to Cozumel. 

How to get from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel

1. Ferry from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel

Journey Duration: 45 minutes

Cozumel Ultramar ferries are the best means of transportation while traveling to the island. These ferry rides usually cover 20 km in 30 minutes; Ultramar is known for high-speed ferries.

Also, ferries are the only transportation from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel. The two leading ferry companies are Ultramar and Winjet.

Many people prefer Ultramar because it’s fast and convenient. Surprisingly, both companies offer the exact arrival time, same departure, and similar services on the ferry. You can opt for whichever is close to your departure.

Playa del Carmen to Cozumel Ultramar Ferry Schedule:

The table below displays the Ultramar Ferry timetable for trips from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, detailing departure times, journey lengths, and fares.

DEP	ETA	DUR	PX
08:00am	08:45am	45m	$23
10:00am	10:45am	45m	$23
11:00am	11:45am	45m	$23
12:00pm	12:45pm	45m	$23
02:00pm	02:45pm	45m	$23
05:00pm	05:45 PM	45m	$23
08:00pm	08:45 PM	45m	$23
10:00pm	10:45pm	45m	$23

Since the island is trendy, it expects a heavy crowd, with numerous local vendors and tourists scattered everywhere.

Getting offline tickets at the counter, kiosks, or from the locals is almost impossible. The best option is to skip the queue and purchase tickets from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel online. 

Ultramar ferry ticket costs $23, while Winjet is slightly cheaper. The seashore is usually crowded, and reaching your booked ferry might take some time. 

Tip: Always purchase a one-way ticket to enjoy your days in Cozumel without limits or boundaries. 

2. Cargo Ferry from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel

You can witness Cozumel’s best on wheels. Many Cargo ferries depart from Calica to Cozumel. Calica is 6.4 miles (10.4km) away from Playa del Carmen to the south. Taxi drive from Playa del Carmen takes 5-10 minutes max. to reach the port where all the car ferries depart. 

Most of these cargo ferries are scheduled four times a day from/to Cozumel. Two major companies that offer car ferries are: 

• Ultramar
• Transcribe

Car ferries usually cost $300-$400 for one-way tickets, which will be expensive. However, you can always rent a car in Cozumel; many excellent services offer minimal rates and the best tours of the island.

 Rentalcars provide rental cars at a very affordable price.

Best day tours in Cozumel, Mexico

Get Your Guide helps you find the best tours wherever you are heading. It’s usually the first website I check when I plan a trip to a new place.

Here, you can find some of the best tours in Cozumel, Mexico.

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