What is the cheapest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island?

The cheapest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island is to bus and ferry via Playa del Carmen which costs $2100 - $10000 and takes 23h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island?

The fastest way to get from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island is to shuttle and fly and ferry which takes 8h 37m and costs $2800 - $48000.

How far is it from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island?

The distance between Quetzaltenango and Holbox Island is 1147 km.

How do I travel from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island without a car?

The best way to get from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Playa del Carmen which takes 23h 35m and costs $2100 - $10000.

How long does it take to get from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holbox Island?

There are 250+ hotels available in Holbox Island.

Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island by shuttle, plane, ferry, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to La Aurora International Airport, fly, shuttle, ferry
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango Xela to Guatemala City
2. Fly from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)GUA - CUN
3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquilá
4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
8h 37m
$2,813–47,574
Bus, ferry via Playa del Carmen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casas
2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Playa del Carmen
3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilá
4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
23h 35m
$2,125–9,575
Shuttle, drive to Tapachula International Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún Umán
2. Drive from Border Tecún Umán to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)
3. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)TAP - CUN
4. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquilá
5. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
13h 15m
$5,649–52,154
Bus, bus to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport, fly, shuttle, ferry
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casas
2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tuxtla Gutiérrez
3. Fly from Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)TGZ - CUN
4. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Chiquilá
5. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
13h 13m
$2,340–46,285
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casas
2. Take the bus from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
3. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque to Estación Tren Maya Valladolid
4. Take the bus from Valladolid to Chiquila
5. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
26h 38m
$9,853–29,550
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Quetzaltenango to San Cristóbal de las Casas
2. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna
3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilá
4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
31h 53m
$3,075–12,025
Shuttle, bus, ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún Umán
2. Take the bus from Tapachula to Playa del Carmen Terminal Alterna
3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilá
4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
34h 32m
$4,474–12,724

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

13Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

$1,409Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island.

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Distance: 1,146.8 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Holbox Island, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Guatemala City, walk to Terminal, take the line 13 bus to Fuerza Aerea, walk to Guatemala-City-Airport-GUA 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 Quetzaltenango to Holbox Island via San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Colectivos, Chiquilá, Chiquila, and Holbox in around 23h 35m.

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