How to travel from Guanajuato to Cozumel, Mexico
The distance between Guanajuato and Cozumel is around 1,655km (1,028 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Cozumel by bus, plane, helicopter, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cozumel → Guanajuato if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to León, Fly
Take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Cozumel (CZM).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costMX$6,750($325)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Helicopter
Take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Cozumel Airport.
- Duration19h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$95,950($4,590)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Puebla and then to Playa del Carmen then take a ferry to Cozumel.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$2,970($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Calica then take a ferry to Cozumel.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$4,055($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Cozumel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Cozumel by bus, plane, helicopter, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$2,845 ($135) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then jump in a helicopter and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$12,875 ($615).
The distance between Guanajuato and Cozumel is around 1,655km (1,028 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,465km (910 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Guanajuato and Cozumel by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Cozumel is to take the bus, then fly and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx MX$12,875 ($615).
The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Cozumel is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$2,845 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Cozumel. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Cancun (CUN) then jump in a helicopter to Cozumel Airport. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Guanajuato and Cozumel. We recommend that you take the bus to León then fly from Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) to Cancun (CUN) then jump in a helicopter to Cozumel Airport. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guanajuato to Cozumel. We recommend that you take the bus to León and then to Aguascalientes then fly from Aguascalientes (AGU) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 7h 5m.
The closest major airport to Cozumel is Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Cozumel. Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) and Chetumal International Airport (CTM) (CTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Guanajuato to Cozumel. We recommend that you take the bus to León and then to Aguascalientes then fly from Aguascalientes (AGU) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 7h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Cozumel is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around MX$7,400 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Guanajuato and Cozumel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to León, Fly + 4 similar | 5h 55m | MX$6,750($325) | every 4 hours | 2,606km (1,620 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 5m | MX$7,400($355) | every 30 mins | 2,706km (1,681 miles) |
| Bus to León, plane | 7h 45m | MX$3,155($150) | hourly | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
| Bus to León, plane | 8h 5m | MX$8,635($415) | 4 times a day | 2,627km (1,633 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Helicopter | 4h 30m | MX$12,875($615) | every 4 hours | 1,655km (1,028 miles) |
Bus and Helicopter + 1 similar | 19h 20m | MX$95,950($4,590) | once daily | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
| Bus to León, helicopter | 1 day 6h | MX$12,645($605) | twice daily | 2,118km (1,316 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | MX$2,970($140) | once daily | 1,958km (1,217 miles) |
| Bus to Querétaro, ferry | 1 day 10h | MX$2,845($135) | once daily | 1,994km (1,239 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 20m | MX$4,055($195) | once daily | 1,962km (1,219 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Guanajuato and Cozumel
Bus companies
Unebus
ETN
Primera Plus
Futura Select
Chihuahuenses
Airlines
United Airlines
American Airlines
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Viva Aerobus
Ferry operators
Winjet
Ultramar Ferry
helicopters
Holbox Collection
Airports near Cozumel
The following major airports near Cozumel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Cozumel
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Cozumel
Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
- Distance
- 260km (162 miles) from Cozumel