What is the cheapest way to get from Manila to El Nido?

The cheapest way to get from Manila to El Nido is to ferry which costs ₱2,900 - ₱3,300 and takes 24h.

What is the fastest way to get from Manila to El Nido?

The fastest way to get from Manila to El Nido is to bus and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs ₱3,800 - ₱24,000.

Is there a direct ferry between Manila and El Nido?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Baseco Port and arriving at El Nido Ferry Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Manila to El Nido?

The distance between Manila and El Nido is 558 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Manila to El Nido?

Book your Manila to El Nido ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I travel from Manila to El Nido without a car?

The best way to get from Manila to El Nido without a car is to ferry via Coron which takes 22h and costs ₱1,500 - ₱6,000.

How long does it take to get from Manila to El Nido?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Manila to El Nido, including transfers.

Where can I stay near El Nido?

There are 674+ hotels available in El Nido.

Manila to El Nido - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, ferry, and Minivan

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to El Nido by bus, plane, or ferry

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Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to El Nido Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus
2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane CRK - ENI
4h 57m
₱3,883–23,633
Ferry via Coron
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Coronferry Manila
2. Take the ferry from Coron Port to El Nido Ferry Terminalferry Coron Port - El Nido Ferry Terminal
22h
₱1,581–5,808
Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Puerto Princesa, Minivan
1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane MNL - PPS
2. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nidobus
8h 28m
₱5,795–13,142
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Baseco Port to El Nido Ferry Terminalferry Baseco Port - El Nido Ferry Terminal
24h
₱2,900–3,300

Manila to El Nido by ferry

1Weekly Ferries

22hAverage Duration

₱1,581Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and El Nido, Philippines?

You can take a ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to El Nido Ferry Terminal via Coron and Coron Port in around 22h.

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