How to travel from Monterrey to Isla Holbox, Mexico

The distance between Monterrey and Isla Holbox is around 2,256km (1,402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 1 day 2h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Monterrey 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.

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Bus and Helicopter

Take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Villahermosa Airport then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$100,530($4,810)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Acayucan then Tulum and then to Chiquilá.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,735($83)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monterrey and Isla Holbox

There are several options for getting from Monterrey to Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,735 ($83) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then jump in a helicopter and arrive in approximately 1 day 2h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$100,530 ($4,810).

The distance between Monterrey and Isla Holbox is around 2,256km (1,402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,399km (869 miles)

It takes around 1 day 2h to get from Monterrey and Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter.

The quickest way to get from Monterrey to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 1 day 2h and will set you back approx MX$100,530 ($4,810).

The cheapest way to travel between Monterrey and Isla Holbox is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,735 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Monterrey and Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Villahermosa Airport then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Monterrey and Isla Holbox. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Monterrey to Isla Holbox. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Acayucan, Tulum and Chiquilá. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Tours Acosta, Turismo y Excursiones Alianza and ADO run regular bus services between Monterrey and Isla Holbox. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monterrey to Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Villahermosa Airport then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

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 Monterrey to Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Cárdenas and then to Villahermosa Airport then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monterrey to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes, on average, 1 day 2h and will usually cost around MX$100,530 ($4,810).

How do I get from Monterrey to Isla Holbox

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Transport options from Monterrey to Isla Holbox
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Helicopter + 1 similar
1 day 2h
MX$100,530($4,810)
once daily2,256km (1,402 miles)
Bus to Villahermosa, helicopter1 day 13h
MX$29,705($1,420)
once daily2,441km (1,517 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
MX$1,735($83)
once daily2,448km (1,521 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