There are 2 ways to get from Samal to Sulu Archipelago by plane, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, ferry
best- Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)DVO - ZAM
- Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Jolo
9h 48m₱6,022–17,872Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Davao City to Agora, Cagayan de Oro
- Take the bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboanga
- Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Jolo
26h 35m₱2,424–4,567
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samal to Sulu Archipelago is to bus and ferry which costs ₱2,400 - ₱4,600 and takes 26h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Samal to Sulu Archipelago is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 48m and costs ₱6,000 - ₱18,000.
The distance between Samal and Sulu Archipelago is 579 km.
The best way to get from Samal to Sulu Archipelago without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 26h 35m and costs ₱2,400 - ₱4,600.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Samal to Sulu Archipelago, including transfers.
What companies run services between Samal, Philippines and Sulu Archipelago, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Samal to Sulu Archipelago. However, you can take the bus to Agdao Davao City, take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), drive to Zamboanga, take the ferry to Jolo, then drive to Sulu Archipelago. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peñaplata to Sulu Archipelago via Agdao Davao City, Davao City, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Zamboanga, and Jolo in around 26h 35m.
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Zamboanga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₱3,000–15,000
- Phone
- +63 88 858 5887
- headofficemindanao@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Davao City to Agora, Cagayan de Oro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₱480–1,000
- Book at
- facebook.com
Bus from Cagayan de Oro to Zamboanga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱800–1,700
- Book at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- (032)231-7737
- info@weesam.ph
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Zamboanga to Jolo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱872–1,500
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Economy
- ₱950
- First Class
- ₱1,500
Want to know more about travelling around Philippines
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit
Read the travel guide