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How to get fromCancún to Holbox Islandby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cancún to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    3h 24m
    $658–833

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario to Chiquilacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    2h 33m
    $662–1,421

  3. Bus, ferry via Cancun

    1. Take the bus from Cancun to Chiquilabus bus Cancún a Chiquila
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    3h 56m
    $5,050–25,365

Cancún to Holbox Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$658Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cancún to Holbox Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cancún to Holbox Island. However, you can take the bus to Chiquilá, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto to Holbox Island via Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 2h 33m.

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