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How to get fromMérida to Holbox Islandby bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mérida to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merida to Chiquilabus bus Mérida a Chiquila
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 56m
    $6,980–50,890

  2. Bus, ferry via Mérida Terminal Oriente

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mérida Terminal Oriente to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 50m
    $515–820

  3. Train, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicariotrain train
    2. Drive from Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario to Chiquilacar car
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 12m
    $836–3,619

  4. Bus, ferry via Paseo 60, Mérida

    1. Take the bus from Paseo 60, Mérida to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 35m
    $962–1,293

Mérida to Holbox Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$6,980Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mérida to Holbox Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Mérida to Holbox Island. However, you can take the bus to Chiquila, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Holbox Island via Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 5h 12m.

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