What is the cheapest way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu City?

The cheapest way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu City is to ferry which costs ₱35 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu City?

The fastest way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu City is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs ₱220 - ₱270.

Is there a direct bus between Mactan Island and Cebu City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mactan–Cebu International Airport and arriving at SM City Cebu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct ferry between Mactan Island and Cebu City?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Muelle Osmena Port Mactan and arriving at Cebu Pier 3. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Mactan Island to Cebu City?

The distance between Mactan Island and Cebu City is 4 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Mactan Island to Cebu City?

Book your Mactan Island to Cebu City ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I travel from Mactan Island to Cebu City without a car?

The best way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu City without a car is to ferry which takes 20 min and costs ₱35.

How long does it take to get from Mactan Island to Cebu City?

The ferry from Muelle Osmena Port Mactan to Cebu Pier 3 takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mactan Island to Cebu City bus from?

Mactan Island to Cebu City bus services, operated by MyBus, depart from Mactan–Cebu International Airport station.

Where does the Mactan Island to Cebu City bus arrive?

Mactan Island to Cebu City bus services, operated by MyBus, arrive at SM City Cebu station.

Where can I stay near Cebu City?

There are 3507+ hotels available in Cebu City.

Mactan Island to Cebu City - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Mactan Island to Cebu City by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Muelle Osmena Port Mactan to Cebu Pier 3ferry
20 min
₱35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mactan–Cebu International Airport to SM City Cebubus Airport
2h
₱30–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lapu-Lapu City to Cebu Citytaxi 11.3 km
16 min
₱220–270
Walk
1. Take the foot from Mactan Island to Cebu Citywalk 13.2 km
2h 37m

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Distance: 4.4 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Mactan Island, Central Visayas, Philippines and Cebu City, Philippines?

Metro Ferry Inc operates a ferry from Muelle Osmena Port Mactan to Cebu Pier 3 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₱35 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MyBus operates a bus from Mactan–Cebu International Airport to SM City Cebu every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₱30–50 and the journey takes 2h.

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