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How to get fromYucatán to Holbox Islandby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merida to Chiquilabus bus Mérida a Chiquila
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    4h 56m
    $6,981–50,900

  2. Bus, ferry via Mérida Terminal Oriente

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mérida Terminal Oriente to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 50m
    $515–820

  3. Bus, ferry via Paseo 60, Mérida

    1. Take the bus from Paseo 60, Mérida to Chiquilábus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    5h 35m
    $962–1,293

Yucatán to Holbox Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$6,981Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Yucatán to Holbox Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Yucatán to Holbox Island. However, you can take the bus to Chiquila, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paseo 60, Mérida to Holbox Island via Chiquilá, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 5h 35m.

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