There are 3 ways to get from Manila to Puerto Princesa by plane, ferry, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane MNL - PPS
2h 31m₱4,930–12,177Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Manila Pier 4 to Puerto Princesaferry
29h₱1,200–2,782Ferry, Mini Van
- Take the ferry from Baseco Port to El Nido Ferry Terminalferry Baseco Port - El Nido Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesabus Standard Minivan to Puerto Princesa
30h 8m₱3,630–9,220
Manila to Puerto Princesa by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Puerto Princesa is to ferry which costs ₱1,200 - ₱2,800 and takes 29h.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Puerto Princesa is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs ₱4,900 - ₱13,000.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Manila Pier 4 and arriving at Puerto Princesa. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 29h.
The distance between Manila and Puerto Princesa is 591 km.
Book your Manila to Puerto Princesa ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Manila to Puerto Princesa without a car is to ferry which takes 29h and costs ₱1,200 - ₱2,800.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Manila to Puerto Princesa, including transfers.
There are 478+ hotels available in Puerto Princesa.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Puerto Princesa, Philippines?
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 2 GO Travel operates a ferry from Manila Pier 4 to Puerto Princesa twice a week. Tickets cost ₱1,200–2,782 and the journey takes 29h.
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Puerto Princesa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱4,700–12,000
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Puerto Princesa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,000–13,000
- Phone
- 09172762875
- [email protected]
- Website
- fortwally.com
Bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₱650–6,000
- Schedules at
- 12go.asia
- Mini Van
- ₱650–6,000
- Phone
- (+632) 8528-7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.2go.com.ph
Ferry from Manila Pier 4 to Puerto Princesa
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₱1,200–2,782
- Schedules at
- travel.2go.com.ph
- Book at
- travel.2go.com.ph
- Super Value Class
- ₱1,100–2,400
- 4 Person Cabin
- ₱1,500–2,100
- Tourist Class
- ₱1,200–2,400
- State Room
- ₱4,862
- Business Class for 6
- ₱2,425
- Mega Value Class
- ₱2,238
- Cabin for 4
- ₱2,782
- Phone
- +63 928 457 7623 / 939 912 6840 / 998 881 7226
- [email protected]
- Website
- Atienza Interisland Ferries
Ferry from Baseco Port to El Nido Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,900–3,300
- Schedules at
- Atienza Interisland Ferries
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