Rome2Rio

How to get fromNorthern Samar to Catanduanes Islandby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or taxi

Find Transport to Catanduanes Island

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Northern Samar to Catanduanes Island by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or taxi

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

    best
    1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Virac (VRC)plane plane TAC - VRC
    3h 46m
    ₱5,183–15,216

  2. Minivan, ferry, car ferry, Local Ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormocbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebuferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Cebu Pier to Masbatecarferry car ferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Masbate to Pio Duran Portcarferry car ferry
    5. Take the taxi from Pio Duran Port to Camalig Daragataxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Tabaco to San Andresferry ferry
    7. Take the taxi from San Andres to Catanduanes Islandtaxi taxi
    33h 40m
    ₱3,723–7,253

  3. Bus, ferry, Local Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tacloban to Ormocbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebuferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Masbate Cityferry ferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Masbate to Pio Duran Portcarferry car ferry
    5. Take the taxi from Pio Duran Port to Camalig Daragataxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Tabaco to Viracferry ferry
    31h 17m
    ₱3,861–13,966

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacloban to DLTB Aurora Cubaobus bus Ormoc
    2. Take the bus from Cubao to Viracbus bus
    42h 43m
    ₱4,791–7,080

  5. Minivan, bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormocbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ormoc to Pasay Inland Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Makati, Manila to Starmall Footbridge, Starmall Starmall Service Rd, Muntinlupa City, Manilabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alabang to Tabacobus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Tabaco to San Andresferry ferry
    6. Take the taxi from San Andres to Catanduanes Islandtaxi taxi
    47h 40m
    ₱4,503–5,248

Tacloban (TAC) to Virac (VRC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₱5,420Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Northern Samar to Catanduanes Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Northern Samar, Philippines and Catanduanes Island, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific flies from Tacloban (TAC) to Virac (VRC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacloban to Catanduanes Island via DLTB Aurora Cubao, Cubao, and Virac in around 42h 43m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other 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