There are 4 ways to get from Bicol Region to Catanduanes Island by car, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane
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Drive, ferry
best- Drive from Bicol Region to Tabaco
- Take the ferry from Tabaco to San Andres
- Drive from San Andres to Catanduanes Island
5h 9m₱1,307–1,868Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Anayan Baao to Tabaco
- Take the ferry from Tabaco to Virac
8h 26m₱1,180–1,448Bus, ferry, taxi
- Take the bus from Anayan Baao to Tabaco
- Take the ferry from Tabaco to San Andres
- Take the taxi from San Andres to Catanduanes Island
7h 52m₱1,500–1,918Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Bicol Region to Bicol International Airport (DRP)
- Fly from Bicol International Airport (DRP) to Virac (VRC)DRP - VRC
4h 45m₱9,839–15,583
Bicol International Airport (DRP) to Virac (VRC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bicol Region to Catanduanes Island is to bus and ferry which costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,500 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bicol Region to Catanduanes Island is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs ₱9,500 - ₱16,000.
The distance between Bicol Region and Catanduanes Island is 178 km.
The best way to get from Bicol Region to Catanduanes Island without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 7h 52m and costs ₱1,500 - ₱2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bicol Region to Catanduanes Island, including transfers.
There are 21+ hotels available in Catanduanes Island.
What companies run services between Bicol Region, Philippines and Catanduanes Island, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Bicol Region to Catanduanes Island. However, you can drive to Tabaco, take the ferry to San Andres, then drive to Catanduanes Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Anayan Baao, take the bus to Tabaco, walk to Tabaco, take the ferry to San Andres, then take the taxi to Catanduanes Island.
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- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Bicol International Airport to Virac via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱3,600–18,000
- Phone
- (+63 43) 723-9033
- info@alpsthebus.com
- Website
- alps.alpsthebus.ph
Bus from Anayan Baao to Tabaco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱120–190
- Schedules at
- alps.alpsthebus.ph
- Phone
- 0933.819.2312
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Tabaco to San Andres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱322
- Book at
- catanduanesnow.com
- Website
- escapemanila.com
Ferry from Tabaco to San Andres
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱322–420
- Schedules at
- escapemanila.com
- Ordinary
- ₱322
- Airconditioned
- ₱420
- Phone
- +639193010447
- penafranciashipcorp@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Tabaco to Virac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱250
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₱800–1,600
Ong Bicol Taxi
- Phone
- +63 999 881 8810
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
mr. dee taxi
- Phone
- 0910 600 8926
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