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

The cheapest way to get from Samal to Samar is to bus which costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,300 and takes 16h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samal to Samar is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs ₱3,800 - ₱13,000.

How far is it from Samal to Samar?

The distance between Samal and Samar is 624 km.

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

The best way to get from Samal to Samar without a car is to bus which takes 16h 28m and costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Samal to Samar, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Samal to Samar?

The best way to get from Samal to Samar is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs ₱8,500 - ₱23,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱1,100 - ₱1,300 and takes 16h 28m.

Where can I stay near Samar?

There are 14+ hotels available in Samar.

Samal to Samar - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Samal to Samar by plane or bus

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Fly to Catarman
best
1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Catarman (CRM)DVO - CRM
7h 12m
₱8,694–22,247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Davao City to Tacloban
16h 28m
₱1,144–1,287
Fly to Calbayog
1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Calbayog (CYP)DVO - CYP
5h 46m
₱4,244–19,427
Fly to Tacloban
1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Tacloban (TAC)DVO - TAC
2h 57m
₱3,864–12,457

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Catarman (CRM) flights

11Weekly Planes

6h 3mAverage Duration

₱5,290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 624.5 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Catarman (CRM) twice daily. Alternatively, Bachelor Express operates a bus from Davao City to Tacloban 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₱1,000–1,100 and the journey takes 15h.

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