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Manila to Palawan ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Manila and Palawan takes 37h and the fastest ferry takes 29h. The ferry runs, on average, 3 times per week from Manila to Palawan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37h
Duration
670 km
Distance
₱1,700
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Manila to Palawan ferry times

Ferries run 3 times a week between Manila and Palawan. The earliest departure is at 5:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Manila is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Palawan at 10:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    ferry ferry 2d 5h • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ferry ferry 29h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manila to Palawan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manila to Palawan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 670.1 km
  • Duration: 37h

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Palawan, Philippines?

2 GO Travel operates a ferry from Manila Pier 4 to Puerto Princesa twice a week. Tickets cost ₱1,200–2,782 and the journey takes 29h.

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