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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Mahahual Centro to Limonesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Limones to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chiquilábus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    8h 55m
    $967–1,408

  2. Bus, train, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mahahual Centro to Limonesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Limones - Chacchoben to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    9h 46m
    $1,222–5,558

  3. Car, fly, shuttle, ferry

    1. Drive from Mahahual Centro to Chetumalcar car
    2. Fly from Corozal Airport (CZH) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane CZH - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    9h 48m
    $12,730–17,570

  4. Shuttle, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mahahual 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
    7h 44m
    $4,822–32,618

Mahahual to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$967Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Mahahual to Holbox Island. However, you can take the bus to Limones, 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 bus from Mahahual Centro to Holbox Island via Limones, Estación Tren Maya Limones - Chacchoben, Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto, Estación Tren Maya Cancún, Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, Chiquilá, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 9h 46m.

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