What is the cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island?

The cheapest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island is to bus and ferry which costs $600 - $850 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island?

The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 55m and costs $600 - $850.

How far is it from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island?

The distance between Playa del Carmen and Holbox Island is 135 km.

How do I travel from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island without a car?

The best way to get from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 55m and costs $600 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holbox Island?

There are 228+ hotels available in Holbox Island.

Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island - 3 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island by bus or ferry

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1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Chiquilábus
2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry
2h 55m
$622–845
Bus, ferry via Chiquila
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilabus Playa del Carmen a Chiquila
2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry
2h 56m
$4,750–22,180
Bus, ferry via Playa del Carmen Colectivos
1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus
2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry
3h 15m
$720–9,159

Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, and foot

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2h 55mAverage Duration

$622Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island.

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Distance: 134.7 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island. However, you can 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 Playa del Carmen to Holbox Island via Chiquila, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 2h 56m.

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