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How to get fromCebu City to Samarby plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cebu City to Samar by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Calbayog, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Calbayog (CYP)plane plane CEB - CYP
    2. Take the taxi from Calbayog (CYP) to Samartaxi taxi
    3h 1m
    ₱3,909–18,265

  2. Ferry, bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Cebu to Ormocferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ormoc to Taclobanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Catbaloganbus bus
    9h 49m
    ₱1,677–3,190

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Catbaloganferry ferry Cebu
    5h 55m
    ₱2,360–2,450

  4. Fly to Tacloban, Minivan

    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Tacloban (TAC)plane plane CEB - TAC
    2. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Catbaloganbus bus
    4h 51m
    ₱6,129–12,305

  5. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Calbayogferry ferry Cebu
    2. Take the taxi from Calbayog to Samartaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    ₱3,350–3,750

Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Calbayog (CYP) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

SeaCat Grand Ferries operates a ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Catbalogan once daily. Tickets cost ₱1,950 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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