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How to get fromVeracruz to Holbox Islandby plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Veracruz to Holbox Island by plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, shuttle, ferry

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    1. Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane VER - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquiláshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 19m
    $2,240–8,145

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Veracruz to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    25h 39m
    $2,672–4,497

  3. Bus, ferry via Playa del Carmen

    1. Take the bus from Veracruz to Playa del Carmen Alternabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    25h 56m
    $7,142–28,093

Veracruz to Holbox Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration25h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,672Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,152.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Veracruz to Holbox Island. However, you can take the taxi to Veracruz-Airport-VER 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 bus from Veracruz to Holbox Island via Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancún, Chiquilá, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 25h 39m.

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