What is the cheapest way to get from Balabac to El Nido?

The cheapest way to get from Balabac to El Nido is to Local Boat and Minivan which costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,100 and takes 16h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balabac to El Nido?

The fastest way to get from Balabac to El Nido is to Local Boat and bus and Minivan which takes 16h 26m and costs ₱2,300 - ₱3,200.

How far is it from Balabac to El Nido?

The distance between Balabac and El Nido is 606 km.

How do I travel from Balabac to El Nido without a car?

The best way to get from Balabac to El Nido without a car is to Local Boat and bus and Minivan which takes 16h 26m and costs ₱2,300 - ₱3,200.

How long does it take to get from Balabac to El Nido?

It takes approximately 16h 26m to get from Balabac to El Nido, including transfers.

Where can I stay near El Nido?

There are 658+ hotels available in El Nido.

Balabac to El Nido - 2 ways to travel via Local Boat, bus, and Minivan

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There are 2 ways to get from Balabac to El Nido by ferry or bus

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Local Boat, bus, Minivan
best
1. Take the ferry from Balabac Island Pier to Rio Tuba Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rio Tuba to Puerto Princesa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nidobus
16h 26m
₱2,395–3,125
Local Boat, Minivan
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Balabac Island Pier to Rio Tuba Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rio Tuba to San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesabus
3. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa to El Nidobus
16h 38m
₱1,845–2,025

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Distance: 605.5 km
Duration: 16h 26m

What companies run services between Balabac, Mimaropa, Philippines and El Nido, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Balabac to El Nido. However, you can take the ferry to Rio Tuba Pier, take the taxi to Rio Tuba, take the bus to Puerto Princesa City, walk to Puerto Princesa Airport, then take the bus to El Nido. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Balabac Island Pier to El Nido via Rio Tuba Pier, Rio Tuba, San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa, and Puerto Princesa in around 16h 38m.

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