What is the cheapest way to get from Tacloban to Cotabato?

The cheapest way to get from Tacloban to Cotabato is to bus and ferry and bus which costs ₱1,400 - ₱2,200 and takes 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Tacloban to Cotabato?

The fastest way to get from Tacloban to Cotabato is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs ₱6,500 - ₱20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Tacloban and Cotabato?

No, there is no direct bus from Tacloban to Cotabato. However, there are services departing from Tacloban and arriving at Cotabato via Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

How far is it from Tacloban to Cotabato?

The distance between Tacloban and Cotabato is 480 km.

How do I travel from Tacloban to Cotabato without a car?

The best way to get from Tacloban to Cotabato without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 21h and costs ₱1,400 - ₱2,200.

How long does it take to get from Tacloban to Cotabato?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Tacloban to Cotabato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tacloban to Cotabato bus from?

Tacloban to Cotabato bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, depart from Tacloban station.

Where does the Tacloban to Cotabato bus arrive?

Tacloban to Cotabato bus services, operated by Bachelor Express, arrive at Davao Ecoland Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Cotabato?

There are seven+ hotels available in Cotabato.

Tacloban to Cotabato - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Tacloban to Cotabato by plane, busferry, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or taxi

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

Fly to Awang Airport
best
1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Awang Airport (CBO)TAC - CBO
4h 55m
₱6,883–19,456
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Tacloban to Davao Ecoland Bus TerminalDavao
2. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Cotabato
21h
₱1,446–2,178
Minivan, ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormoc
2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebu
3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Cagayan de Oro
4. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabato
22h 22m
₱2,328–8,018
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tacloban to Liloan
2. Take the car ferry from Liloan to Lipata
3. Drive from Lipata to Cotabato
13h 56m
₱5,306–8,456
Fly to Pagadian, taxi
1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Pagadian (PAG)TAC - PAG
2. Take the taxi from Pagadian (PAG) to Cotabato
6h 56m
₱6,683–18,316
Fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)TAC - DVO
2. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Cotabato
7h 41m
₱4,343–12,136
Fly to Ozamiz City Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Ozamiz City Airport (OZC)TAC - OZC
2. Take the taxi from Ozamiz City Airport (OZC) to Cotabato
7h 20m
₱10,183–20,816
Fly to Laguindingan International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY)TAC - CGY
2. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabato
10h 26m
₱5,373–10,666
Minivan, ferry, bus via Iligan
1. Take the bus from Duptours, Tacloban to Ormoc
2. Take the ferry from Ormoc to Cebu
3. Take the ferry from Cebu to Iligan
4. Take the bus from Iligan to Bulua, Cagayan de Oro
5. Take the bus from Bulua, Cagayan de Oro to Mindanao Star Bus Terminal, Cotabato
30h 10m
₱2,128–13,448

Tacloban (TAC) to Awang Airport (CBO) flights

15Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

₱6,672Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tacloban to Cotabato.

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Distance: 480.4 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Tacloban, Philippines and Cotabato, Philippines?

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly from Tacloban (TAC) to Awang Airport (CBO) twice daily.

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