What is the cheapest way to get from Surigao to Visayan Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Surigao to Visayan Islands is to car ferry which costs ₱500 - ₱1,100 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surigao to Visayan Islands?

The fastest way to get from Surigao to Visayan Islands is to fly which takes 54 min and costs ₱1,600 - ₱13,000.

Is there a direct bus between Surigao and Visayan Islands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surigao and arriving at Tacloban. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct ferry between Surigao and Visayan Islands?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Surigao and arriving at Cebu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Surigao to Visayan Islands?

The distance between Surigao and Visayan Islands is 180 km.

How do I travel from Surigao to Visayan Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Surigao to Visayan Islands without a car is to car ferry which takes 3h 7m and costs ₱500 - ₱1,100.

How long does it take to get from Surigao to Visayan Islands?

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Surigao to Visayan Islands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surigao to Visayan Islands bus from?

Surigao to Visayan Islands bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, depart from Surigao station.

Where does the Surigao to Visayan Islands bus arrive?

Surigao to Visayan Islands bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, arrive at Tacloban station.

Where can I stay near Visayan Islands?

There are three+ hotels available in Visayan Islands.

Surigao to Visayan Islands - 5 ways to travel via plane, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Surigao to Visayan Islands by plane, car ferry, busferry, or ferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Surigao Airport (SUG) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)plane SUG - CEB
54 min
₱1,681–12,214
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Surigao to Taclobanbusferry Davao
6h
₱500–1,100
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Lipata to Liloancarferry
3h 7m
₱517–1,104
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Surigao to Cebuferry Cebu / ...
8h 30m
₱600–6,840
Car ferry via Cebu Starlite Ferries
1. Take the car ferry from Surigao City Ferry Terminal to Cebu Starlite Ferriescarferry
10h
₱1,200–1,560

Surigao to Visayan Islands by car ferry

6Weekly Car ferry

10hAverage Duration

₱1,200Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Surigao to Visayan Islands.

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Distance: 180.2 km
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Surigao, Philippines and Visayan Islands, Western Visayas, Philippines?

Cebgo flies from Surigao Airport (SUG) to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) once daily. Alternatively, Montenegro Shipping and Ferries operates a car ferry from Lipata to Liloan every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₱260–370 and the journey takes 3h. FastCat Ferry also services this route 4 times a day.

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