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How to get fromChelem to Holbox Islandby taxi, train, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelem to Holbox Island by taxi, train, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Chelem to Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicariotrain train
    3. Drive from Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario to Chiquilacar car
    4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    6h 32m
    $1,596–4,695

  2. Bus, ferry via Chiquila

    1. Take the bus from Chelem to Meridabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merida to Chiquilabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    6h 51m
    $10,819–69,227

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chelem to Meridabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mérida Centro Histórico to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    8h 11m
    $4,419–10,227

  4. Bus, ferry via Mérida

    1. Take the bus from Chelem to Meridabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mérida Terminal Oriente to Chiquilábus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry ferry
    8h 14m
    $4,021–9,719

Chelem to Holbox Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$10,819Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Chelem to Holbox Island. However, you can take the taxi to Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya, take the train to Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario, drive to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, then walk to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chelem to Holbox Island via Merida, Chiquila, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 6h 51m.

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