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How to get fromCebu City to Samalby plane, bus, ferry, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cebu City to Samal by plane, bus, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane CEB - DVO
    2. Take the bus from Agdao Davao City to Peñaplatabus bus
    2h 49m
    ₱4,022–7,138

  2. Ferry, Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Cebu to Nasipitferry ferry Cebu / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nasipit to Davao Overland Terminalbus bus Davao
    18h 27m
    ₱1,622–11,405

  3. Ferry, bus via Cagayan de Oro

    1. Take the ferry from Cebu to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Davao Citybus bus
    16h 14m
    ₱1,692–5,171

  4. Ferry, bus and ferry via Ormoc

    1. Take the ferry from Cebu to Ormocferry ferry Cebu / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Ormoc to Davao Citybusferry bus ferry Ormoc
    19h 33m
    ₱1,852–4,963

  5. Ferry, Bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Nasipitferry ferry Cebu
    2. Take the bus from Nasipit to Davao Overland Terminalbus bus Davao
    20h 27m
    ₱2,055–3,425

  6. Ferry, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 1 to Getafeferry ferry Cebu Pier 1
    2. Take the busferry from Talibon to Davao Overland Terminalbusferry bus ferry Davao
    20h 42m
    ₱1,662–3,024

Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,792Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Cebu City, Philippines and Samal, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Cebu City to Samal. However, you can take the taxi to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) airport, fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), take the taxi to Agdao Davao City, then take the bus to Peñaplata. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cebu to Peñaplata via Cagayan de Oro, Agora, Cagayan de Oro, Davao City, and Agdao Davao City in around 16h 14m.

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