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How to get fromAkumal to Holbox Islandby bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Akumal to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry via Chiquila

    best
    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilabus bus Playa del Carmen a Chiquila
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 41m
    $5,652–27,230

  2. Shuttle, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Akumal to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 25m
    $760–10,394

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 54m
    $1,252–13,230

  4. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 25m
    $769–1,044

  5. Bus, ferry #3

    1. Take the bus from Akumal to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turísticabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 51m
    $797–10,452

Akumal to Holbox Island by shuttle, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Akumal, Mexico and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Akumal to Holbox Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen, walk to Playa del Carmen, take the bus to Chiquila, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Akumal to Holbox Island via Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Colectivos, Chiquilá, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 4h 54m.

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