What is the cheapest way to get from Palawan to Calapan?

The cheapest way to get from Palawan to Calapan is to ferry and bus and car ferry which costs ₱2,800 - ₱5,500 and takes 27h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palawan to Calapan?

The fastest way to get from Palawan to Calapan is to Minivan and ferry and taxi and Van which takes 21h 10m and costs ₱5,000 - ₱8,500.

Is there a direct ferry between Palawan and Calapan?

No, there is no direct ferry from Palawan to Calapan. However, there are services departing from Puerto Princesa and arriving at Calapan via Coron Port and Batangas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 27m.

How far is it from Palawan to Calapan?

The distance between Palawan and Calapan is 719 km.

How do I travel from Palawan to Calapan without a car?

The best way to get from Palawan to Calapan without a car is to Minivan and ferry and taxi and Van which takes 21h 10m and costs ₱5,000 - ₱8,500.

How long does it take to get from Palawan to Calapan?

It takes approximately 21h 10m to get from Palawan to Calapan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Calapan?

There are 78+ hotels available in Calapan.

Palawan to Calapan - 3 ways to travel via Minivan, ferry, taxi, Van, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Palawan to Calapan by bus, ferry, taxi, or car ferry

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Minivan, ferry, taxi, Van
best
1. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nidobus
2. Take the ferry from El Nido Ferry Terminal to Coron Portferry
3. Take the ferry from Coron to San Jose, Mindoroferry
4. Take the taxi from San Jose, Mindoro to Socorrotaxi
5. Take the bus from Socorro to Calapanbus
21h 10m
₱5,235–8,115
Ferry, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Puerto Princesa to Manila Pier 4ferry
2. Take the bus from Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila to Batangas Portbus
3. Take the carferry from Batangas to Calapancarferry
27h 26m
₱2,858–5,281
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Puerto Princesa to Coronferry
2. Take the ferry from Coron Port to Batangas Portferry
3. Take the carferry from Batangas to Calapancarferry
31h 27m
₱3,325–8,303

Palawan to Calapan by ferry, taxi, bus, and car ferry

2Weekly Services

27h 26mAverage Duration

₱2,858Cheapest Price

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Distance: 718.7 km
Duration: 21h 10m

What companies run services between Palawan, Philippines and Calapan, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Palawan to Calapan. However, you can take the bus to El Nido, walk to El Nido Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Coron Port, walk to Coron, take the ferry to San Jose, Mindoro, take the taxi to Socorro, then take the bus to Calapan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Puerto Princesa to Calapan via Manila Pier 4, Jones Bridge / Riverside Dr Intersection, Manila, Taft Ave, Lungsod ng Pasay, Buendia Bus Terminal, Manila, Batangas Port, and Batangas in around 27h 26m.

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