How to travel from Puebla to Isla Holbox, Mexico

The distance between Puebla and Isla Holbox is around 1,442km (896 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 13h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Puebla 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 Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$100,425($4,805)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Mérida and then to Chiquilá.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$1,925($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puebla and Isla Holbox

There are several options for getting from Puebla to Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$1,925 ($90) and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then jump in a helicopter and arrive in approximately 13h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$100,425 ($4,805).

The distance between Puebla and Isla Holbox is around 1,442km (896 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,153km (717 miles)

It takes around 13h 30m to get from Puebla and Isla Holbox by bus and helicopter.

The quickest way to get from Puebla to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes around 13h 30m and will set you back approx MX$100,425 ($4,805).

The cheapest way to travel between Puebla and Isla Holbox is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$1,925 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puebla and Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 13h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puebla and Isla Holbox. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puebla to Isla Holbox. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mérida and Chiquilá. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

ADO and Autobuses Noreste Yucatán run regular bus services between Puebla and Isla Holbox. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puebla to Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 13h 30m.

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 Puebla to Isla Holbox. We recommend that you take the bus to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox. instead which will take 13h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puebla to Isla Holbox is to take the bus and then jump in a helicopter which takes, on average, 13h 30m and will usually cost around MX$100,425 ($4,805).

How do I get from Puebla to Isla Holbox

Compare travel optionsbetween Puebla and Isla Holbox

Transport options from Puebla to Isla Holbox
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Helicopter + 2 similar
13h 30m
MX$100,425($4,805)
once daily1,442km (896 miles)
Bus to Villahermosa, helicopter15h 35m
MX$100,615($4,815)
every 20 mins1,450km (901 miles)
Bus to Playa del Carmen, Helicopter1 day 5h
MX$30,205($1,445)
once daily1,617km (1,005 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
MX$1,925($90)
once daily1,502km (933 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