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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Doroteo Jose Station to Redemptorist–Aseana Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Awang Airport (CBO)planeMNL - CBO
    4h 11m
    ₱4,745–13,298

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Cagayan de Oroferry
    2. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabatobus
    40h 37m
    ₱1,912–10,257

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to OzamisferryManila
    2. Drive from Ozamis to Cotabatocar
    35h 14m
    ₱2,825–6,836

  4. Bus and ferry, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Jagnabusferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Jagna to Cagayan De Oro Portcarferry
    3. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabatobus
    39h 21m
    ₱3,241–4,370

  5. Ferry, taxi, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Ozamisferry
    2. Take the taxi from Ozamis to Linamontaxi
    3. Take the bus from Linamon to Kapataganbus
    4. Take the taxi from Kapatagan to Cotabatotaxi
    37h 35m
    ₱5,000–9,102

  6. Ferry, Bus via Ozamiz City

    1. Take the ferry from Manila North Harbor Pier 4 to Ozamisferry
    2. Take the bus from Ozamiz to Bulua, Cagayan de Orobus
    3. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabatobus
    44h 13m
    ₱2,060–6,012

  7. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Davaobusferry
    2. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Cotabatobus
    2d 3h
    ₱1,945–2,728

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Awang Airport (CBO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,510Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manila to Cotabato. However, you can take the train to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, walk to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Awang Airport (CBO), then take the taxi to Cotabato. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manila to Cotabato via Manila North Harbor Pier 4 and Ozamis in around 35h 14m.

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