There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Tacloban City by plane, bus, or busferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC)MNL - TAC
2h 39m₱2,396–8,243Bus, Minivan
cheapest- Take the bus from Manila Pasay to Naval
- Take the bus from Naval to Tacloban
23h 37m₱991–1,288Bus
- Take the bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to TaclobanCubao
22h 43m₱1,817–2,724Bus and ferry
- Take the busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Tacloban
23h 2m₱1,400–1,800
Manila to Tacloban City by busferry and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Tacloban City is to bus and Minivan which costs ₱950 - ₱1,300 and takes 23h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Tacloban City is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs ₱2,400 - ₱8,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange and arriving at Tacloban. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 58m.
The distance between Manila and Tacloban City is 582 km.
The best way to get from Manila to Tacloban City without a car is to bus which takes 22h 43m and costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,800.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Manila to Tacloban City, including transfers.
Manila to Tacloban City bus services, operated by DLTB Bus, depart from DLTB GMA Kamuning station.
The best way to get from Manila to Tacloban City is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs ₱2,400 - ₱8,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱1,800 - ₱2,800 and takes 22h 43m.
Manila to Tacloban City bus services, operated by DLTB Bus, arrive at Tacloban station.
There are 90+ hotels available in Tacloban City.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Tacloban City, Philippines?
Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines, and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, DLTB Bus operates a bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to Tacloban once daily. Tickets cost ₱1,800–2,700 and the journey takes 21h 10m.
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,300–7,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱2,100–8,000
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱5,500–9,000
- Phone
- +63 (2) 227 1933
- customerservice@dltbbus.com.ph
- Website
- dltbbus.com.ph
Bus from DLTB GMA Kamuning to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,800–2,700
- Schedules at
- dltbbus.com.ph
- Phone
- 0928 348 0166
- Website
- facebook.com
Busferry from PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₱1,400–1,800
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- (632) 851-8077 to 79
- marketing@philtranco.com.ph
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Manila Pasay to Naval
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱750–1,100
- Book at
- facebook.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Naval to Tacloban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₱208
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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