How to travel from Isla Holbox to Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The distance between Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a shuttle bus, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Isla Holbox to Isla Mujeres by shuttle, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Shuttle, Ferry and Bus

Take a shuttle bus to Holbox then take a ferry to Chiquila then take the bus to Cancún then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,985($95)
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Shuttle to Holbox, ferry and bus

Take a shuttle bus to Holbox then take a ferry to Chiquila then take the bus to Cancún then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,070($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres

There are several options for getting from Isla Holbox to Isla Mujeres by shuttle, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a shuttle bus, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MX$1,985 ($95) and will take around 6h 20m.

The distance between Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres by shuttle, ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Isla Holbox to Isla Mujeres is to take a shuttle bus, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx MX$1,985 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres is to take a shuttle bus, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,985 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a shuttle bus to Holbox then take a ferry to Chiquila then take the bus to Cancún then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a shuttle bus to Holbox then take a ferry to Chiquila then take the bus to Cancún then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Holbox to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a shuttle bus to Holbox then take a ferry to Chiquila then take the bus to Cancún then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Isla Mujeres is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres. 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 Isla Holbox to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you take a shuttle bus to Holbox then take a ferry to Chiquila then take the bus to Cancún then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 6h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Holbox to Isla Mujeres is to take a shuttle bus, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around MX$1,985 ($95).

How do I get from Isla Holbox to Isla Mujeres

Compare travel optionsbetween Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres

Transport options from Isla Holbox to Isla Mujeres
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Shuttle, Ferry and Bus
6h 20m
MX$1,985($95)
once daily213km (132 miles)
Shuttle to Holbox, ferry and bus
7h 10m
MX$2,070($100)
5 times a day221km (137 miles)

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Airports near Isla Mujeres

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

CUN
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres
CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Isla Mujeres
MID
Mérida International Airport (MID)
International Airport
Distance
306km (190 miles) from Isla Mujeres