Rome2Rio

How to get fromManila to Cebuanoby plane, taxi, ferry, car, busferry or bus

Find Transport to Cebuano

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Manila to Cebuano by plane, taxi, ferry, car, busferry, or bus

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

  1. Fly to General Santos, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to General Santos (GES)plane plane MNL - GES
    2. Take the taxi from General-Santos-Airport-GES to Cebuanotaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    ₱5,580–14,077

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agora, Cagayan de Oro to Tacurongbus bus
    42h 41m
    ₱2,389–10,927

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Ozamisferry ferry Manila
    2. Drive from Ozamis to Cebuanocar car
    37h 32m
    ₱3,825–8,336

  4. Bus and ferry, bus via Jagna

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Jagnabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Jagna to Davao Overland Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Tupibus bus
    45h 13m
    ₱3,639–4,878

  5. Fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane MNL - DVO
    2. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Tupibus bus
    7h 55m
    ₱4,230–12,097

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Davaobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Tupibus bus
    2d 1h
    ₱2,696–3,709

  7. Ferry, Bus via Davao City

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Nasipit Pier, Butuanferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nasipit to Davao Overland Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Tupibus bus
    2d 7h
    ₱2,646–11,792

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to General Santos (GES) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,073Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Cebuano, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Cebuano. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to General Santos (GES), then take the taxi to Cebuano. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manila to Cebuano via Manila North Harbor Pier 4 and Ozamis in around 37h 32m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Philippines

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Manila

Popular routes