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How to get fromChetumal to Holbox Islandby bus, ferry, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Chetumal to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Chetumal to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    8h 45m
    $1,009–1,977

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    9h 35m
    $5,154–24,196

  3. Fly, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Corozal Airport (CZH) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane CZH - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    7h 13m
    $9,759–51,494

  4. Shuttle, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Chetumal 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
    8h 9m
    $5,220–31,677

Chetumal to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,009Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 445.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Chetumal to Holbox Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum, 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 Chetumal Aeropuerto to Holbox Island via Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen, Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Chiquila, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 9h 35m.

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