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How to get fromCozumel to Holbox Islandby ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cozumel to Holbox Island by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 46m
    $1,048–1,624

  2. Ferry, bus via Chiquila

    1. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 4m
    $5,148–23,124

  3. Ferry, bus via Playa del Carmen Colectivos

    1. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 15m
    $1,148–10,124

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cozumel to Holbox Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Cozumel, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Cozumel to Holbox Island. However, you can take the taxi to Cozumel, take the ferry to Playa del Carmen, walk to Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística, take the bus to Chiquilá, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cozumel to Holbox Island via Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Chiquila, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 5h 4m.

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