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How to get fromTulum to Holbox Islandby bus, ferry or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Tulum to Holbox Island by bus, ferry, or unknown

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chiquilábus
    2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry
    3. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Holbox Islandunknown
    5h 17m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel via Playa del Carmen

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmenbus
    2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilábus
    3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holboxferry
    4. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Holbox Islandunknown
    6h 38m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Tulum to Holbox Island. However, you can take the bus to Chiquilá, walk to Chiquila, take the ferry to Holbox, walk to Holbox, take the shuttle to Cabo Catoche, then travel to Holbox Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Holbox Island via Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Colectivos, Chiquilá, Chiquila, Holbox, Holbox, and Cabo Catoche in around 6h 38m.

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