What is the cheapest way to get from Samal to Manila?

The cheapest way to get from Samal to Manila is to bus and ferry which costs ₱1,400 - ₱2,200 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Samal to Manila?

The fastest way to get from Samal to Manila is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs ₱2,900 - ₱9,500.

Is there a direct bus between Samal and Manila?

No, there is no direct bus from Samal to Manila. However, there are services departing from Peñaplata and arriving at PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange via Davao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Samal to Manila?

The distance between Samal and Manila is 983 km.

How do I travel from Samal to Manila without a car?

The best way to get from Samal to Manila without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 37h 7m and costs ₱2,800 - ₱5,500.

How long does it take to get from Samal to Manila?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Samal to Manila, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samal to Manila bus from?

Samal to Manila bus services, operated by Philtranco, depart from Davao station.

Where does the Samal to Manila bus arrive?

Samal to Manila bus services, operated by Philtranco, arrive at PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange station.

Where can I stay near Manila?

There are 11039+ hotels available in Manila.

Samal to Manila - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus and ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Samal to Manila by plane, busferry, bus, or ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)DVO - MNL
3h 31m
₱2,908–9,269
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Davao to PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange
2d 1h
₱1,434–2,147
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Davao City to Ormoc
2. Take the bus from Ormoc to Aurora CubaoMaasin
37h 7m
₱2,861–5,513
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Davao City to Agora, Cagayan de Oro
2. Take the ferry from Cagayan de Oro to Manila
41h 9m
₱1,924–10,687

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

151Weekly Planes

1h 59mAverage Duration

₱2,118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 983.5 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) hourly. Alternatively, Philtranco operates a vehicle from Davao to PITX Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange twice daily. Tickets cost ₱1,400–2,100 and the journey takes 47h 40m.

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