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How to get fromPlayacar to Holbox Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Playacar to Holbox Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Terminal Turística to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    2h 55m
    $622–845

  2. Bus, ferry via Chiquila

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilabus bus Playa del Carmen a Chiquila
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 6m
    $4,793–22,454

  3. Bus, ferry via Zona 7 Centro Maya/Los Almendros

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 25m
    $758–9,538

Playacar to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$622Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Playacar to Holbox Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 134.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Playacar 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 Terminal Turística to Holbox Island via Playa del Carmen, Chiquila, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 4h 6m.

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