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How to get fromDavao City to Samarby plane, bus, busferry, taxi, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Davao City to Samar by plane, bus, busferry, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tacloban, Minivan

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Tacloban (TAC)plane plane DVO - TAC
    2. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Catbaloganbus bus
    5h 17m
    ₱8,980–14,135

  2. Bus and ferry, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal to Taclobanbusferry bus ferry Davao
    2. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Catbaloganbus bus
    18h 45m
    ₱1,616–2,218

  3. Fly to Calbayog, taxi

    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Calbayog (CYP)plane plane DVO - CYP
    2. Take the taxi from Calbayog (CYP) to Samartaxi taxi
    5h 23m
    ₱6,690–17,125

  4. Fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane DVO - CEB
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Catbaloganferry ferry
    8h 31m
    ₱6,035–9,105

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Tacloban (TAC) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₱7,963Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 608.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Davao City to Samar. However, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Tacloban (TAC), take the taxi to Duptours, Tacloban, take the bus to Catbalogan, then take the taxi to Samar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal to Samar via Tacloban, Duptours, Tacloban, and Catbalogan in around 18h 45m.

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