Rome2Rio

How to get fromManado to Butuanby plane, bus, or ferry

Find Transport to Butuan

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Manado to Butuan by plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane MDC - DVO
    2. Take the bus from Panabo to Butuanbus bus
    18h 4m
    ₱18,356–31,006

  2. Fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane MDC - CEB
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu to Nasipitferry ferry
    22h 29m
    ₱14,426–48,896

  3. Fly to Butuan Airport

    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Butuan Airport (BXU)plane plane MDC - BXU
    11h 51m
    ₱20,546–47,656

  4. Fly to Surigao Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Surigao Airport (SUG)plane plane MDC - SUG
    2. Take the bus from Surigao to Butuanbus bus
    17h 32m
    ₱22,796–56,766

  5. Fly to Laguindingan International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY)plane plane MDC - CGY
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Butuanbus bus
    17h 59m
    ₱21,955–49,755

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₱15,753Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Manado to Butuan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 925.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 4m

What companies run services between Manado, Indonesia and Butuan, Philippines?

TransNusa, Cebu Pacific, and Batik Air fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Butuan Airport (BXU) once daily.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

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