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

The cheapest way to get from Butuan to Tacloban is to bus and ferry which costs ₱600 - ₱1,100 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Butuan to Tacloban is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs ₱6,000 - ₱15,000.

Is there a direct bus between Butuan and Tacloban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Butuan and arriving at Tacloban. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Butuan to Tacloban?

The distance between Butuan and Tacloban is 264 km.

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

The best way to get from Butuan to Tacloban without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs ₱600 - ₱1,100.

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

The bus and ferry from Butuan to Tacloban takes 8h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Butuan to Tacloban bus from?

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

Where does the Butuan to Tacloban bus arrive?

Butuan to Tacloban bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, arrive at Tacloban station.

Where can I stay near Tacloban?

There are 91+ hotels available in Tacloban.

Butuan to Tacloban - 3 ways to travel via bus and ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Butuan to Tacloban by busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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Bus and ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Butuan to TaclobanDavao
8h 30m
₱600–1,100
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Butuan to Lipata
2. Take the car ferry from Lipata to Liloan
3. Drive from Liloan to Tacloban
7h 23m
₱2,328–3,898
Fly
1. Fly from Butuan Airport (BXU) to Tacloban (TAC)BXU - TAC
5h 9m
₱6,336–14,406

Butuan Airport (BXU) to Tacloban (TAC) flights

52Weekly Planes

7h 18mAverage Duration

₱3,504Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Butuan to Tacloban.

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Distance: 263.6 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

Bachelor Express operates a vehicle from Butuan to Tacloban 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₱600–1,100 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, Cebu Pacific, Cebgo, and Philippine Airlines fly from Butuan Airport (BXU) to Tacloban (TAC) every 4 hours.

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