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How to get fromCebu City to Samal Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or busferry

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane CEB - DVO
    2h 47m
    ₱4,127–6,883

  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 54m
    ₱1,652–11,450

  3. Ferry, bus, Local Banca

    1. Take the ferry from Cebu to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Davao Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Davao City to Samalferry ferry
    15h 55m
    ₱1,777–5,256

  4. Ferry, bus and ferry, Local Banca

    1. Take the ferry from Cebu to Ormocferry ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Ormoc to Panabobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Davao City to Samalferry ferry
    18h 25m
    ₱2,077–5,208

  5. Ferry, Bus via Cebu Pier 3

    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 54m
    ₱2,085–3,470

  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
    21h 9m
    ₱1,692–3,069

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,851Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, and two other airlines fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) every 2 hours.

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