What is the cheapest way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu?

The cheapest way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu is to bus which costs ₱90 - ₱150 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu?

The fastest way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs ₱210 - ₱250.

Is there a direct bus between Mactan Island and Cebu?

No, there is no direct bus from Mactan Island to Cebu. However, there are services departing from Mactan–Cebu International Airport and arriving at V. Rama via SM City Cebu and SM SeaSide Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Mactan Island to Cebu?

The distance between Mactan Island and Cebu is 136 km.

How do I travel from Mactan Island to Cebu without a car?

The best way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs ₱90 - ₱150.

How long does it take to get from Mactan Island to Cebu?

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Mactan Island to Cebu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mactan Island to Cebu bus from?

Mactan Island to Cebu bus services, operated by MyBus, depart from Mactan–Cebu International Airport station.

Bus or fly from Mactan Island to Cebu?

The best way to get from Mactan Island to Cebu is to fly which takes 50 min and costs ₱1,900 - ₱17,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱90 - ₱150 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Mactan Island to Cebu bus arrive?

Mactan Island to Cebu bus services, operated by MyBus, arrive at SM City Cebu station.

Where can I stay near Cebu?

There are 2510+ hotels available in Cebu.

Mactan Island to Cebu - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Mactan Island to Cebu by plane, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport (DGT)CEB - DGT
50 min
₱1,982–16,201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mactan–Cebu International Airport to SM City Cebu
2. Take the bus from SM City Cebu to SM SeaSide Terminal
3. Take the bus from SM SeaSide Terminal to V. Rama
4h 24m
₱90–150
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lapu-Lapu City to Cebu City10.9 km
15 min
₱210–250

Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport (DGT) flights

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51 minAverage Duration

₱1,701Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Mactan Island, Central Visayas, Philippines and Cebu, Philippines?

Cebgo and Cebu Pacific fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport (DGT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mactan–Cebu International Airport to V. Rama via SM City Cebu and SM SeaSide Terminal in around 4h 24m.

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