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How to get fromManila to Davao Cityby plane, busferry, ferry, car, bus, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Manila to Davao City by plane, busferry, ferry, car, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane MNL - DVO
    3h 17m
    ₱5,120–7,407

  2. Ferry, bus via Cagayan de Oro

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Davao Citybus bus
    40h 47m
    ₱1,942–3,002

  3. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Taclobanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Davao Ecoland Bus Terminalbusferry bus ferry Davao
    29h 24m
    ₱2,792–3,732

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Drive from Cagayan de Oro to Davao Citycar car
    38h 37m
    ₱3,627–5,739

  5. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane CRK - DVO
    5h 31m
    ₱16,553–24,713

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aurora Cubao to Liloan Transport Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Liloan to Lipatacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Lipata to Davao Citybus bus
    40h 4m
    ₱4,979–9,229

  7. Ferry, Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Nasipit Pier, Butuanferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nasipit to Davao Overland Terminalbus bus Davao
    45h 30m
    ₱2,166–9,605

Manila to Davao City by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₱1,942Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 979.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Davao City, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal via Tacloban in around 29h 24m.

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