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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palenque to Holbox Island by bus, plane, shuttle, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Villahermosa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane VSA - 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
    7h 29m
    $2,276–44,702

  2. Train, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque 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
    12h 41m
    $1,329–4,316

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Playa del Carmen Alternabus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    17h 48m
    $1,640–11,850

  4. Bus, fly to Mérida International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Villahermosa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) to Mérida International Airport (MID)plane plane VSA - MID
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Mérida to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    9h 56m
    $5,580–65,876

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque to Estación Tren Maya Valladolidtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    14h 44m
    $1,378–4,356

  6. Bus, ferry via Palenque

    1. Take the bus from Palenque to Playa del Carmen Terminal Alternabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    18h 8m
    $2,110–11,852

Palenque to Holbox Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration17h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,640Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 991.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Palenque to Holbox Island. However, you can take the bus to Villahermosa Airport, walk to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), 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 vehicle from Palenque to Holbox Island via Estación Tren Maya Palenque, Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 12h 41m.

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