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How to get fromCebu City to El Nidoby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cebu City to El Nido by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane CEB - ENI
    2h 10m
    ₱2,927–16,513

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Cebu to Manilaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Coronferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Coron to El Nido, Palawanferry ferry
    40h 34m
    ₱2,804–8,546

  3. Ferry, Mini Van

    1. Take the ferry from Cebu to Iloiloferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Iloilo to Puerto Princesaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa to El Nidobus bus
    2d 5h
    ₱3,755–14,220

Cebu City to El Nido by ferry and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration40h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,804Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Cebu City, Philippines and El Nido, Philippines?

Cebgo and AirSWIFT fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to El Nido Airport (ENI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cebu to El Nido, Palawan via Manila North Harbor Pier 4, Coron, and Coron in around 40h 34m.

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