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How to get fromHolbox Island to Cancúnby ferry, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquilá to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    4h 2m
    $661–841

  2. Ferry, drive, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Drive from Chiquila to Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicariocar car
    3. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    3h 16m
    $741–1,571

  3. Ferry, bus via Cancun

    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquila to Cancunbus bus Chiquila
    4h 33m
    $5,321–29,341

Holbox Island to Cancún by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$661Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Holbox Island to Cancún. However, you can walk to Holbox, take the ferry to Chiquila, walk to Chiquilá, then take the bus to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holbox Island to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto via Holbox, Chiquila, and Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario in around 3h 16m.

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