What is the cheapest way to get from Cebu City to Mactan Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cebu City to Mactan Island is to ferry which costs ₱35 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cebu City to Mactan Island?

The fastest way to get from Cebu City to Mactan Island is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs ₱220 - ₱270.

Is there a direct bus between Cebu City and Mactan Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from SM City Cebu and arriving at Mactan–Cebu International Airport. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct ferry between Cebu City and Mactan Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cebu Pier 3 and arriving at Muelle Osmena Port Mactan. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Cebu City to Mactan Island?

The distance between Cebu City and Mactan Island is 4 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Cebu City to Mactan Island?

Book your Cebu City to Mactan Island ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I travel from Cebu City to Mactan Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cebu City to Mactan Island without a car is to ferry which takes 20 min and costs ₱35.

How long does it take to get from Cebu City to Mactan Island?

The ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Muelle Osmena Port Mactan takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cebu City to Mactan Island bus from?

Cebu City to Mactan Island bus services, operated by MyBus, depart from SM City Cebu station.

Where does the Cebu City to Mactan Island bus arrive?

Cebu City to Mactan Island bus services, operated by MyBus, arrive at Mactan–Cebu International Airport station.

Where can I stay near Mactan Island?

There are 3501+ hotels available in Mactan Island.

Cebu City to Mactan Island - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Cebu City to Mactan Island by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Muelle Osmena Port Mactanferry
20 min
₱35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from SM City Cebu to Mactan–Cebu International Airportbus SM Cebu
2h
₱30–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cebu City to Lapu-Lapu Citytaxi 11.3 km
17 min
₱220–270
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cebu City to Mactan Islandwalk 13.2 km
2h 37m

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Distance: 4.4 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Cebu City, Philippines and Mactan Island, Central Visayas, Philippines?

Metro Ferry Inc operates a ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Muelle Osmena Port Mactan every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₱35 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MyBus operates a bus from SM City Cebu to Mactan–Cebu International Airport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₱30–50 and the journey takes 2h.

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