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How to get fromDavao City to Sulu Archipelagoby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Davao City to Sulu Archipelago by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane DVO - ZAM
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    6h 32m
    ₱9,125–16,755

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davao City to Agora, Cagayan de Orobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboangabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    22h 36m
    ₱2,453–3,595

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Davao City to Zamboangacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    14h 25m
    ₱6,047–8,912

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₱3,034Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Davao City to Sulu Archipelago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 571 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Davao City, Philippines and Sulu Archipelago, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Davao City to Sulu Archipelago. However, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), drive to Zamboanga, take the ferry to Jolo, then drive to Sulu Archipelago. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davao City to Sulu Archipelago via Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Zamboanga, and Jolo in around 22h 36m.

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