There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Balatan by plane, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly to Bicol International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Bicol International Airport (DRP)MNL - DRP
- Take the taxi from Bicol International Airport (DRP) to Balatan
4h 42m₱3,445–8,458Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Balatan
12h₱490–900Drive 400.2 km
- Drive from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Balatan400.2 km
6h 27m₱3,060–4,420Taxi
- Take the taxi from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Balatan400.2 km
6h 27m₱6,000–7,500Fly to Naga Airport, taxi
- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Naga Airport (WNP)MNL - WNP
- Take the taxi from Naga Airport (WNP) to Balatan
4h 11m₱5,445–11,008
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Bicol International Airport (DRP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Balatan is to bus which costs ₱490 - ₱900 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Balatan is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs ₱5,000 - ₱11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manila Pasay and arriving at Balatan. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Manila and Balatan is 419 km. The road distance is 400.2 km.
The best way to get from Manila to Balatan without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs ₱490 - ₱900.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Manila to Balatan, including transfers.
Manila to Balatan bus services, operated by Philtranco, depart from Manila Pasay station.
Manila to Balatan bus services, operated by Philtranco, arrive at Balatan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manila to Balatan is 400 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Manila to Balatan.
There are eight+ hotels available in Balatan.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Balatan, Bicol, Philippines?
Philtranco operates a bus from Manila Pasay to Balatan twice daily. Tickets cost ₱650–900 and the journey takes 12h. Superlines also services this route twice daily.
- 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
- ₱4,100–7,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Naga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱4,500–8,500
- Phone
- (632) 851-8077 to 79
- marketing@philtranco.com.ph
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Manila Pasay to Balatan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱650–900
- Book at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +632 414 3319
- Website
- phbus.com
Bus from Manila Pasay to Balatan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱490–700
- Schedules at
- phbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₱800–7,500
Angels Taxi
- Phone
- 0919 366 1247
- Website
- facebook.com
MGE Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3636096
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Dollar Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 9212383
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
Grabtaxi
- Phone
- +63 915 277 3614
- Website
- grab.com
Blessed Couple Taxi
- Phone
- (02) 3415 0441
A. Alarba Taxi
- Phone
- (046) 541 2453
Ong Bicol Taxi
- Phone
- +63 999 881 8810
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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