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How to get fromManila to Catbaloganby plane, bus, busferry, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Catbalogan by plane, bus, busferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tacloban, Minivan

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)plane plane MNL - TAC
    2. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Catbaloganbus bus
    5h 53m
    ₱3,110–11,597

  2. Bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Catbaloganbusferry bus ferry
    10h 12m
    ₱1,600–2,000

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cebuferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Catbaloganferry ferry Cebu
    28h 30m
    ₱3,204–4,152

  4. Fly to Mactan–Cebu International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane plane MNL - CEB
    2. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Catbaloganferry ferry
    9h 21m
    ₱4,960–9,967

Manila to Catbalogan by busferry

Calendar7Weekly Busferry
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₱1,600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Catbalogan, Philippines?

Silver Star Liner operates a vehicle from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Catbalogan once daily. Tickets cost ₱1,600–2,000 and the journey takes 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Manila to Catbalogan via Cebu and Cebu Pier 3 in around 28h 30m.

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