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.
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.
👋 Also check out Isla Holbox → Puebla if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Villahermosa then jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Holbox.
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Take the bus to Mérida and then to Chiquilá.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Helicopter + 2 similar | 13h 30m | MX$100,425($4,805) | once daily | 1,442km (896 miles) |
Bus to Villahermosa, helicopter | 15h 35m | MX$100,615($4,815) | every 20 mins | 1,450km (901 miles) |
Bus to Playa del Carmen, Helicopter | 1 day 5h | MX$30,205($1,445) | once daily | 1,617km (1,005 miles) |
Bus | 21h 55m | MX$1,925($90) | once daily | 1,502km (933 miles) |
Volaris
Viva Aerobus
Aeroméxico
Turkish Airlines
Holbox Collection
ADO
Turistab
Autobuses Unidos (AU)
Autobuses Noreste Yucatán
The following major airports near Isla Holbox offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.