What is the cheapest way to get from Samar to Dinagat Island?

The cheapest way to get from Samar to Dinagat Island is to bus and ferry and ferry which costs ₱950 - ₱1,500 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samar to Dinagat Island?

The fastest way to get from Samar to Dinagat Island is to bus and ferry and ferry which takes 8h 48m and costs ₱950 - ₱1,500.

How far is it from Samar to Dinagat Island?

The distance between Samar and Dinagat Island is 249 km.

How do I travel from Samar to Dinagat Island without a car?

The best way to get from Samar to Dinagat Island without a car is to bus and ferry and ferry which takes 8h 48m and costs ₱950 - ₱1,500.

How long does it take to get from Samar to Dinagat Island?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Samar to Dinagat Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dinagat Island?

There are eight+ hotels available in Dinagat Island.

Samar to Dinagat Island - 2 ways to travel via bus and ferry, ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Samar to Dinagat Island by busferry, ferry, or bus

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Bus and ferry, ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Surigaobusferry Davao
2. Take the ferry from Surigao City Ferry Terminal to Magsaysay Roro Portferry Surigao
8h 48m
₱982–1,456
Minivan, ferry
1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Maasinbus
2. Take the ferry from Maasin to Surigao City Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Surigao City Ferry Terminal to Magsaysay Roro Portferry
9h 41m
₱1,370–2,320

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Map of how to get from Samar to Dinagat Island.

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Distance: 249.3 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Samar, Philippines and Dinagat Island, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Samar to Dinagat Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Surigao, walk to Surigao City Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Magsaysay Roro Port. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Magsaysay Roro Port via Maasin, Maasin, and Surigao City Ferry Terminal in around 9h 41m.

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