What is the cheapest way to get from Butuan to Samal?

The cheapest way to get from Butuan to Samal is to bus which costs ₱800 - ₱1,300 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Butuan to Samal?

The fastest way to get from Butuan to Samal is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs ₱9,500 - ₱15,000.

Is there a direct bus between Butuan and Samal?

No, there is no direct bus from Butuan to Samal. However, there are services departing from Butuan and arriving at Peñaplata via Agdao Davao City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Butuan to Samal?

The distance between Butuan and Samal is 235 km.

How do I travel from Butuan to Samal without a car?

The best way to get from Butuan to Samal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs ₱800 - ₱1,300.

How long does it take to get from Butuan to Samal?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Butuan to Samal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Butuan to Samal bus from?

Butuan to Samal bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, depart from Butuan station.

Bus or fly from Butuan to Samal?

The best way to get from Butuan to Samal is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs ₱9,500 - ₱15,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱800 - ₱1,300 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Butuan to Samal bus arrive?

Butuan to Samal bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, arrive at Davao Overland Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Samal?

There are 1417+ hotels available in Samal.

Butuan to Samal - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Butuan to Samal by plane or bus

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Fly
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1. Fly from Butuan Airport (BXU) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane BXU - DVO
4h 43m
₱9,881–14,471
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1. Take the bus from Butuan to Davao Overland Terminalbus Butuan / ...
7h 57m
₱841–1,211

Butuan Airport (BXU) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.6 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Butuan, Philippines and Samal, Philippines?

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Cebgo fly from Butuan Airport (BXU) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Bachelor Express operates a bus from Butuan to Davao Overland Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₱650–1,100 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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