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How to get fromTulum to Holbox Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tulum to Holbox Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 5m
    $741–952

  2. Bus, ferry via Playa del Carmen

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 26m
    $780–9,425

Tulum to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$741Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Tulum, Estado de Quintana Roo, Mexico and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Tulum 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 Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Holbox Island via Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Colectivos, Chiquilá, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 5h 26m.

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