What is the cheapest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan?

The cheapest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan is to ferry and bus which costs ₱2,300 - ₱4,400 and takes 25h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan?

The fastest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs ₱4,700 - ₱23,000.

How far is it from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan?

The distance between Sulu Archipelago and Basilan is 502 km.

How do I travel from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan without a car?

The best way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan without a car is to ferry and bus and taxi which takes 18h 53m and costs ₱4,100 - ₱6,500.

How long does it take to get from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Basilan?

There are nine+ hotels available in Basilan.

Sulu Archipelago to Basilan - 4 ways to travel via ferry, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan by ferry, plane, bus, taxi, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboanga
2. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT)ZAM - TWT
8h 12m
₱4,762–22,780
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboanga
2. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Iligan City
3. Take the bus from Iligan to Bulua, Cagayan de Oro
4. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Libungan, Cotabato
25h 1m
₱2,341–4,348
Ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboanga
2. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Kapatagan
3. Take the taxi from Kapatagan to Sultan Kudarat
18h 53m
₱4,136–6,033
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Jolo to Zamboanga
2. Take the bus from Zamboanga to Iligan City
3. Take the bus from Iligan to Bulua, Cagayan de Oro
4. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Pigcawayan, Cotabato
27h 34m
₱2,541–4,318

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT) flights

14Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₱3,650Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan.

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Distance: 502.1 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Sulu Archipelago, Philippines and Basilan, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Sulu Archipelago to Basilan. However, you can drive to Jolo, take the ferry to Zamboanga, drive to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) airport, fly to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT), then take the taxi to Bongao. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jolo, take the ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the bus to Kapatagan, take the taxi to Sultan Kudarat, take the bus to Pigcawayan, Cotabato, then take the taxi to Budta.

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