There is 1 way to get from Palawan to Balabac Island by bus or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Palawan to Balabac Island is to bus and Local Boat which costs ₱1,400 - ₱2,100 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Palawan to Balabac Island is to bus and Local Boat which takes 10h 18m and costs ₱1,400 - ₱2,100.
The distance between Palawan and Balabac Island is 336 km.
The best way to get from Palawan to Balabac Island without a car is to bus and Local Boat which takes 10h 18m and costs ₱1,400 - ₱2,100.
It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Palawan to Balabac Island, including transfers.
There are one+ hotels available in Balabac Island.
What companies run services between Palawan, Philippines and Balabac Island, Mimaropa, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Palawan to Balabac Island. However, you can take the bus to Rio Tuba, take the taxi to Rio Tuba Pier, then take the ferry to Balabac Island Pier.
- Phone
- 0921 643 2542
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Puerto Princesa City to Rio Tuba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱800–1,500
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- cherrybuspalawan.ph
Ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱500
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