How to travel from Isla Mujeres to Cozumel, Mexico

The distance between Isla Mujeres and Cozumel is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Isla Mujeres to Cozumel by ferry, bus, helicopter and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CozumelIsla Mujeres if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Bus and Plane

Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Terminal de Cancún then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Cozumel (CZM).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time20min
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,635($125)
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Playa del Carmen then take a ferry to Cozumel.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    MX$755($36)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isla Mujeres and Cozumel

There are several options for getting from Isla Mujeres to Cozumel by ferry, bus, helicopter and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MX$585 ($28) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$2,635 ($125).

The distance between Isla Mujeres and Cozumel is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Isla Mujeres and Cozumel by ferry, bus and helicopter.

The quickest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Cozumel is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx MX$2,635 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Isla Mujeres and Cozumel is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$585 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Cozumel. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Terminal de Cancún then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isla Mujeres and Cozumel. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Terminal de Cancún then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isla Mujeres to Cozumel. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Terminal de Cancún then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Cozumel (CZM). instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Isla Mujeres to Cozumel. We recommend that you take a ferry to Playa Tortugas then take the bus to Terminal de Cancún and then to Cancun International Airport T2 then jump in a helicopter to Cozumel Airport. instead which will take 1h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isla Mujeres to Cozumel is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around MX$10,220 ($490).

How do I get from Isla Mujeres to Cozumel

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Transport options from Isla Mujeres to Cozumel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Bus and Plane
1h 40m
MX$2,635($125)
every 4 hours136km (85 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar
3h 10m
MX$755($36)
every 4 hours142km (88 miles)
Ferry to Playa Tortugas, bus3h 25m
MX$585($28)
every 4 hours143km (89 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Helicopter1h 45m
MX$10,220($490)
every 4 hours135km (84 miles)

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Airports near Cozumel

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

CZM
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Cozumel
CUN
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Cozumel
CTM
Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
International Airport
Distance
260km (162 miles) from Cozumel