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

The cheapest way to get from Palawan to El Nido is to Minivan which costs ₱965 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palawan to El Nido is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₱2,100 - ₱3,200.

Is there a direct bus between Palawan and El Nido?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puerto Princesa Airport and arriving at El Nido. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Palawan to El Nido?

The distance between Palawan and El Nido is 267 km. The road distance is 267 km.

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

The best way to get from Palawan to El Nido without a car is to Minivan which takes 4h 45m and costs ₱965.

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

The Minivan from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Palawan to El Nido bus from?

Palawan to El Nido bus services, operated by Lexxus Shuttle, depart from Puerto Princesa Airport station.

Where does the Palawan to El Nido bus arrive?

Palawan to El Nido bus services, operated by Lexxus Shuttle, arrive at El Nido station.

Can I drive from Palawan to El Nido?

Yes, the driving distance between Palawan to El Nido is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Palawan to El Nido.

Where can I stay near El Nido?

There are 675+ hotels available in El Nido.

Palawan to El Nido - 4 ways to travel via Minivan, car, taxi, and Mini Van

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There are 4 ways to get from Palawan to El Nido by bus, car, or taxi

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Minivan
best
1. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nidobus
4h 45m
₱965
Drive 267 km
1. Drive from Puerto Princesa to El Nidocar 267 km
4h 5m
₱2,163–3,124
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puerto Princesa to El Nidotaxi 267 km
4h 5m
₱4,000–4,800
Minivan, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Port Barton Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Port Barton to El Nidobus
8h
₱1,211–9,949

Palawan to El Nido by bus

35Weekly Buses

4h 45mAverage Duration

₱965Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.2 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Lexxus Shuttle operates a bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₱965 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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