What is the cheapest way to get from Panglao to Mactan Island?

The cheapest way to get from Panglao to Mactan Island is to bus and Motorboats and ferry which costs ₱800 - ₱950 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panglao to Mactan Island?

The fastest way to get from Panglao to Mactan Island is to ferry which takes 2h 34m and costs ₱700 - ₱2,000.

Is there a direct ferry between Panglao and Mactan Island?

No, there is no direct ferry from Panglao to Mactan Island. However, there are services departing from Tagbilaran Port and arriving at Cebu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Panglao to Mactan Island?

The distance between Panglao and Mactan Island is 105 km.

How do I travel from Panglao to Mactan Island without a car?

The best way to get from Panglao to Mactan Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 4m and costs ₱850 - ₱1,900.

How long does it take to get from Panglao to Mactan Island?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Panglao to Mactan Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mactan Island?

There are 3499+ hotels available in Mactan Island.

Panglao to Mactan Island - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and Motorboats

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There are 4 ways to get from Panglao to Mactan Island by ferry or bus

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Tagbilaran Port to Cebuferry Tagbilaran Port
2h 34m
₱709–1,913
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tagbilaran Integrated Bus Terminal to Getafebus
2. Take the ferry from Getafe to Cebu Pier 1ferry Cebu Pier 1
6h 4m
₱880–1,825
Ferry via Muelle Osmena Port Mactan
1. Take the ferry from Tagbilaran Port to Cebuferry Tagbilaran Port
2. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Muelle Osmena Port Mactanferry
2h 55m
₱949–2,124
Bus, Motorboats, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tagbilaran Integrated Bus Terminal to Getafebus
2. Take the ferry from Getafe to Cebu Pier 1ferry
3. Take the ferry from Cebu Pier 3 to Muelle Osmena Port Mactanferry
6h 56m
₱805–910

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Map of how to get from Panglao to Mactan Island.

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Distance: 104.9 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Panglao, Philippines and Mactan Island, Central Visayas, Philippines?

OceanJet operates a ferry from Tagbilaran Port to Cebu hourly. Tickets cost ₱500–1,560 and the journey takes 2h.

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