There are 5 ways to get from Lucena to Balatan by bus, taxi, car, train, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Quezon to Naga
- Take the taxi from Naga to Balatan
8h 22m₱1,179–1,542Drive 282.9 km
- Drive from Lucena to Balatan282.9 km
4h 32m₱2,166–3,129Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lucena to Balatan282.9 km
4h 32m₱4,200–5,000Train, bus, fly to Bicol International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Lucena to San Pablo
- Take the bus from San Pablo City to Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Bicol International Airport (DRP)MNL - DRP
- Take the taxi from Bicol International Airport (DRP) to Balatan
7h 57m₱3,708–9,672Train, bus, fly to Naga Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Lucena to San Pablo
- Take the bus from San Pablo City to Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Naga Airport (WNP)MNL - WNP
- Take the taxi from Naga Airport (WNP) to Balatan
7h 26m₱6,008–12,222
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Bicol International Airport (DRP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucena to Balatan is to bus and taxi which costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,600 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lucena to Balatan is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₱2,100 - ₱3,200.
The distance between Lucena and Balatan is 313 km. The road distance is 282.9 km.
The best way to get from Lucena to Balatan without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 22m and costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,600.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Lucena to Balatan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucena to Balatan is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Lucena to Balatan.
There are seven+ hotels available in Balatan.
What companies run services between Lucena, Philippines and Balatan, Bicol, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Lucena to Balatan. However, you can take the bus to Tayabas, walk to Quezon, take the bus to Naga, then take the taxi to Balatan. Alternatively, you can drive from Lucena to Balatan in around 4h 32m.
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- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bicol International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱1,700–6,000
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bicol International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱4,100–8,500
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Naga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 5319-0041
- support@pnr.gov.ph
- Website
- pnr.gov.ph
Train from Lucena to San Pablo
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱30–55
- Schedules at
- pnr.gov.ph
- Ordinary
- ₱30–45
- Aircon
- ₱35–55
- Phone
- (632) 851-8077 to 79
- marketing@philtranco.com.ph
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Quezon to Naga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₱420–600
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +63 917 852 6637
- jamliner.marketing@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from San Pablo City to Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱140–170
- Schedules at
- jamlinerbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₱750–5,000
Ong Bicol Taxi
- Phone
- +63 999 881 8810
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Angels Taxi
- Phone
- 0919 366 1247
- Website
- facebook.com
Ong Bicol Taxi
- Phone
- +63 999 881 8810
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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