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

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

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  1. Train, shuttle, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    8h 23m
    $1,112–5,350

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    $1,009–2,027

  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
    6h 46m
    $10,268–16,406

  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
    $5,220–34,606

Chetumal to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,009Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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 train to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto, walk to Estación Tren Maya Cancún, take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Chiquilá, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chetumal to Holbox Island via Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum, Chiquilá, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 8h 45m.

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