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

The cheapest way to get from Cotabato to Samal is to bus which costs ₱550 - ₱800 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotabato to Samal is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs ₱7,000 - ₱25,000.

How far is it from Cotabato to Samal?

The distance between Cotabato and Samal is 246 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotabato to Samal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ₱550 - ₱800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cotabato to Samal, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cotabato to Samal?

The best way to get from Cotabato to Samal is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ₱550 - ₱800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₱7,000 - ₱25,000 and takes 6h 19m.

Where can I stay near Samal?

There are 1283+ hotels available in Samal.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cotabato to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal
6h 27m
₱588–801
Fly
1. Fly from Awang Airport (CBO) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)CBO - DVO
6h 19m
₱7,387–24,483

Awang Airport (CBO) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 1mAverage Duration

₱7,446Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cotabato to Samal.

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Distance: 246.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

Mindanao Star Bus Transport operates a bus from Cotabato to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₱440–650 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Philippine Airlines flies from Awang Airport (CBO) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) once daily.

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