How far is it from Quetzaltenango to Isla Holbox?

The distance between Quetzaltenango and Isla Holbox is 1190 km.

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

The best way to get from Quetzaltenango to Isla Holbox without a car is to bus and shuttle and ferry and travel which takes 23h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Quetzaltenango to Isla Holbox, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isla Holbox?

There are 252+ hotels available in Isla Holbox.

Quetzaltenango to Isla Holbox - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, and plane

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

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, travel
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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
5. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Isla Holbox
9h 42m
Bus, shuttle, ferry, travel
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 a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Chiquilá Holbox
4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
5. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Isla Holbox
23h 36m
Bus, train, travel
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 Leona Vicario
4. Walk from Estación Tren Maya Leona Vicario to Isla Holbox
23h 49m
Shuttle, drive to Tapachula International Airport, fly, ferry, travel
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
6. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Isla Holbox
14h 20m
Bus, bus to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport, fly, shuttle, ferry, travel
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
6. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Isla Holbox
14h 18m
Bus, ferry, travel
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 to Chiquila
4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
5. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Isla Holbox
32h 30m
Shuttle, bus, ferry, travel
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 to Chiquila
4. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
5. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Isla Holbox
35h 10m

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

14Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

$1,403Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quetzaltenango to Isla Holbox.

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Distance: 1,190.3 km
Duration: 9h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to Isla Holbox. 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, walk to Holbox, take the shuttle to Cabo Catoche, then travel to Isla Holbox. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quetzaltenango to Isla Holbox via San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Chiquilá Holbox, Chiquila, Holbox, Holbox, and Cabo Catoche in around 23h 36m.

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