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How to get fromEl Nido to Cebu Cityby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from El Nido to Cebu City by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane ENI - CEB
    2h 10m
    ₱2,727–15,520

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from El Nido, Palawan to Coronferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Coron to Manila North Harbor Pier 4ferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Manila to Cebuferry ferry
    40h 33m
    ₱2,777–7,916

  3. Mini Van, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Puerto Princesa to Iloiloferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Iloilo to Cebuferry ferry
    2d 17h
    ₱3,705–14,179

El Nido to Cebu City by ferry and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration40h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,777Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from El Nido to Cebu City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 526.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between El Nido, Philippines and Cebu City, Philippines?

Cebgo and AirSWIFT fly from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from El Nido, Palawan to Cebu via Coron, Coron, and Manila in around 40h 33m.

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