There are 4 ways to get from Leyte Island to Butuan by plane, ferry, bus, car, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Butuan Airport (BXU)plane TAC - BXU
2h 47m₱9,383–19,710Bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the busferry from Tacloban to Butuanbusferry Davao
8h 30m₱750–1,100Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Maasin to Surigao City Ferry Terminalferry Maasin
- Take the bus from Surigao to Butuanbus Butuan / ...
4h 58m₱795–2,550Drive, ferry
- Drive from Tacloban to Maasincar
- Take the ferry from Maasin to Surigao City Ferry Terminalferry
- Drive from Surigao City Ferry Terminal to Butuancar
6h 44m₱2,820–4,807
Tacloban (TAC) to Butuan Airport (BXU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leyte Island to Butuan is to bus and ferry which costs ₱750 - ₱1,100 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Leyte Island to Butuan is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs ₱9,000 - ₱20,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tacloban and arriving at Butuan. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Leyte Island and Butuan is 266 km.
The best way to get from Leyte Island to Butuan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs ₱750 - ₱2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Leyte Island to Butuan, including transfers.
Leyte Island to Butuan bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, depart from Tacloban station.
Leyte Island to Butuan bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, arrive at Butuan station.
There are 127+ hotels available in Butuan.
What companies run services between Leyte Island, Philippines and Butuan, Philippines?
Cebgo, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Butuan Airport (BXU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Bachelor Express operates a vehicle from Tacloban to Butuan 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₱750–1,100 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Tacloban to Butuan Airport via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱8,500–18,000
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Tacloban to Butuan Airport via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱10,000–20,000
Flights from Tacloban to Butuan Airport via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱10,000–20,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Tacloban to Butuan Airport via Mactan–Cebu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,800–19,000
- Phone
- +63 244 0637
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Surigao to Butuan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₱240–1,100
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/YGBCDavao
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/YGBCButuan/
Busferry from Tacloban to Butuan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/YGBCDavao
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/YGBCButuan/
- Phone
- +63(32)255 7560
- [email protected]
- Website
- oceanjet.net
Ferry from Maasin to Surigao City Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱550–1,450
- Website
- http://www.oceanjet.net/
- Tourist
- ₱960
- Open Air
- ₱960
- Business Class
- ₱1,450
Ferry from Maasin to Surigao City Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱550–1,450
- Website
- http://www.oceanjet.net/
- Tourist
- ₱960
- Open Air
- ₱960
- Business Class
- ₱1,450
Want to know more about travelling around Philippines
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit
Read the travel guide




