There are 3 ways to get from Samar to Biri Island by bus or ferry
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Mini Van, Local Bus, Local Banca
best- Take the bus from Tacloban City to VS Grand Tours Catarmanbus
- Take the bus from Catarman to Lavezares Public Marketbus
- Take the ferry from Lavezares Port to Biri Islandferry
5h 53m₱220Bus, Local Banca
- Take the bus from Tacloban to Catarmanbus
- Take the ferry from Lavezares Port to Biri Islandferry
9h 15m₱400Minivan, Local Banca
- Take the bus from Tacloban to Catarmanbus Catarman
- Take the ferry from Lavezares Port to Biri Islandferry
10h 15m₱600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samar to Biri Island is to Mini Van and Local Bus and Local Banca which costs ₱220 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Samar to Biri Island is to Mini Van and Local Bus and Local Banca which takes 5h 53m and costs ₱220.
The distance between Samar and Biri Island is 305 km.
The best way to get from Samar to Biri Island without a car is to Mini Van and Local Bus and Local Banca which takes 5h 53m and costs ₱220.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Samar to Biri Island, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Biri Island.
What companies run services between Samar, Philippines and Biri Island, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Samar to Biri Island. However, you can take the bus to VS Grand Tours Catarman, walk to Catarman, take the bus to Lavezares Public Market, walk to Lavezares Port, then take the ferry to Biri Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacloban to Biri Island via Catarman, Lavezares Public Market, and Lavezares Port in around 9h 15m.
- Phone
- +63 55 251 5243
- corporate@vsgrandtours.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tacloban City to VS Grand Tours Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱120
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Catarman to Lavezares Public Market
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱50
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tacloban to Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱300
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +639088202089
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tacloban to Catarman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱500
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Ferry from Lavezares Port to Biri Island
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱50
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