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How to get fromDavao City to Balabacby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Davao City to Balabac by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Puerto Princesa, Minivan, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane plane DVO - PPS
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Port Barton Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Barton to Puerto Princesabus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry ferry
    22h 42m
    ₱11,860–19,135

  2. Fly to El Nido Airport, Minivan, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane DVO - ENI
    2. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesabus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry ferry
    21h 21m
    ₱7,145–17,400

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₱5,082Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,443 km
  • Duration: 22h 42m

What companies run services between Davao City, Philippines and Balabac, Mimaropa, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Davao City to Balabac. However, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Puerto Princesa (PPS), walk to Puerto Princesa International Airport, take the bus to Port Barton Bus Terminal, take the bus to Puerto Princesa, take the bus to Rio Tuba, take the taxi to Rio Tuba Pier, then take the ferry to Balabac Island Pier. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to El Nido Airport (ENI), take the taxi to El Nido, take the bus to Puerto Princesa, walk to San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa, take the bus to Rio Tuba, take the taxi to Rio Tuba Pier, then take the ferry to Balabac Island Pier.

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