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How to get fromHolbox Island to Tulumby ferry or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquilá to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus bus
    5h 2m
    $712–942
  2. Ferry, bus via Playa del Carmen

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquilá to Playa del Carmen Colectivosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus bus
    5h 24m
    $697–7,857
  3. Ferry, bus via Playa del Carmen #2

    1. Take the ferry from Holbox to Chiquilaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiquila to Playa del Carmenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulumbus bus
    5h 45m
    $3,372–11,842

Holbox Island to Tulum by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$712Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Holbox Island to Tulum. However, you can walk to Holbox, take the ferry to Chiquila, walk to Chiquilá, then take the bus to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holbox Island to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum via Holbox, Chiquila, Chiquilá, Playa del Carmen Colectivos, and Playa del Carmen in around 5h 24m.

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