How to travel from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox, Mexico

The distance between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox is around 1,917km (1,191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 19h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Isla HolboxGuanajuato if you're planning a return trip.

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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 Holbox.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$99,860($4,775)
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Bus

Take the bus to León, Puebla CAPU then Cancun and then to Chiquilá.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,115($150)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox

There are several options for getting from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$3,115 ($150) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then jump in a helicopter and arrive in approximately 19h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$99,860 ($4,775).

The distance between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox is around 1,917km (1,191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,417km (881 miles)

It takes around 19h 45m to get from Guanajuato and Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter.

The quickest way to get from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 19h 45m and will set you back approx MX$99,860 ($4,775).

The cheapest way to travel between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$3,115 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 19h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guanajuato and Isla Holbox. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in León, Puebla CAPU, Cancun and Chiquilá. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Unebus, ETN and ADO run regular bus services between Guanajuato and Isla Holbox. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 19h 45m.

The closest major airport to Isla Holbox is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Isla Holbox. Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) and Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) 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 Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Querétaro and then to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 19h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes, on average, 19h 45m and will usually cost around MX$99,860 ($4,775).

How do I get from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox

Compare travel optionsbetween Guanajuato and Isla Holbox

Transport options from Guanajuato to Isla Holbox
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Helicopter + 1 similar
19h 45m
MX$99,860($4,775)
once daily1,917km (1,191 miles)
Bus to Puebla, helicopter1 day 12h
MX$31,150($1,490)
once daily2,089km (1,298 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
MX$3,115($150)
twice daily2,198km (1,366 miles)

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Airports near Isla Holbox

The following major airports near Isla Holbox offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

CUN
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Isla Holbox
CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Isla Holbox
MID
Mérida International Airport (MID)
International Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Isla Holbox