How far is it from Tulum to Isla Holbox?

The distance between Tulum and Isla Holbox is 242 km.

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

The best way to get from Tulum to Isla Holbox without a car is to bus and ferry and travel which takes 5h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Tulum to Isla Holbox, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isla Holbox?

There are 248+ hotels available in Isla Holbox.

Tulum to Isla Holbox - 2 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

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

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

Bus, ferry, travel
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Chiquilá
2. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
3. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Isla Holbox
5h 10m
Bus, ferry, travel via Playa del Carmen
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Playa del Carmen
2. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Colectivos to Chiquilá
3. Take the ferry from Chiquila to Holbox
4. Walk from Cabo Catoche to Isla Holbox
6h 30m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 241.9 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Tulum to Isla Holbox. 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 Isla Holbox. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Isla Holbox via Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Colectivos, Chiquilá, Chiquila, Holbox, Holbox, and Cabo Catoche in around 6h 30m.

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