The best travel route for Coron, El Nido, Moalboal, and Siargao is to go:
- Coron
- El Nido
- Moalboal
- Siargao
Here’s how!
🛬 Getting to Coron
From Manila (Plane)
✈️ Flight to Coron | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Swift)
🚐 Van to Coron town | 30 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- Coron airport is outside Coron town, and it’s quite isolated. There are plenty of vans waiting at the airport to shuttle you to town. If you want to be convenient, you can also book a van to take you directly to your hotel here.
From Manila (Boat)
🛥️ Ferry from North Harbor Pier 4 to Coron | 11 – 13 hours | (2Go)
From Cebu
✈️ Flight to Coron | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
🚐 Van to Coron town | 30 minutes | (book online)
From Puerto Princessa
🛥️ Ferry from Puerto Princessa to Coron | 5 hours | (2Go)
➡️ Coron to El Nido
By Plane
🚐 Van to Coron airport | 30 minutes | (book online)
✈️ Flight to El Nido | 40 minutes | (Air Swift)
Notes:
- You can ask your accommodation in Coron to book transport to the airport for you, or you can book yourself online here.
- Air Swift is the only company with flights between El Nido and Coron. However, they are quite pricey, which is why many travelers look for alternative options.
By Boat
🛥️ Direct ferry from Coron to El Nido | 4 – 5 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- There are two companies plying this route, Montenegro and Atienza.
- Montenegro currently leaves every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6 am. While Atienza leaves every Monday and Saturday at 7 am.
- Unlike most other boats in the Philippines, it’s highly advisable to book this trip ahead. You can see updated schedules and book online here.
By Expedition
⛵ 4-day expedition from Coron to El Nido
Notes:
- This is a popular tour where you stop by several lesser-known islands between Coron and El Nido.
- There are several tour companies that provide this expedition. Some of the most popular include Tao Expedition, Buhay Isla, and Big Dream Boatman.
➡️ El Nido to Moalboal
Cheap Route
🚐 Van or bus to Puerto Princessa Airport | 5 – 6 hours | (book online)
✈️ Flight to Cebu City | 1.5 hours | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
🚕 Taxi to South Bus Terminal | 30 – 45 minutes
🚌 Bus to Moalboal | 2 – 3 hours
Notes:
- There are dozens of vans and buses going from El Nido to Puerto Princessa airport. You can check schedules and book online here.
- There are buses leaving from South Bus Terminal to Moalboal roughly every 30 minutes. No need to book ahead.
Fast Route
✈️ Direct flight from El Nido to Cebu City | 1.5 hours | (Air Swift)
🚕 Taxi to South Bus Terminal | 30 – 45 minutes
🚌 Bus to Moalboal | 2 – 3 hours
Notes:
- Direct flights from El Nido to Cebu are expensive, which is why a lot of travelers prefer to travel via Puerto Princessa
➡️ Moalboal to Siargao
Best Route (Flight from Cebu City)
🚌 Bus to Cebu City | 2 – 3 hours
🚕 Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
✈️ Flight to Sayak Airport, Siargao | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
🚐 Van to General Luna | 45 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- This is the fastest and easiest way to get to Siargao from Moalboal
- Sayak Airport in Siargao is about 45 minutes away from General Luna (the main tourist zone). You can book a shared van at the airport, or book ahead online here.
Alternative Route (Boat from Cebu City)
🚌 Bus to Cebu City | 2 – 3 hours
🚕 Taxi to Pier 3 (Starlite) or Pier 1 (Cokaliong) | 15 minutes
🛥️ Ferry to Surigao City | 10 hours | (book online)
🛥️ Ferry to Dapa Port, Siargao | 1.5 hours | (book online)
🛺 Tricycle or van to General Luna | 25 minutes
Notes:
- This route is slower and cheaper, which is why many slow travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Cebu City to Surigao City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping. Starlite Ferries departs from Pier 3, while Cokaliong leaves from Pier 1.
- Both companies leave every day except Saturday. Cokaliong at 7 pm and Starlite at 9 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Surigao to Dapa route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
🛫 Exit From Siargao (General Luna)
Via Manila
🚐 Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
✈️ Flight to Manila | 2 hours | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (flight)
🚐 Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
✈️ Flight to Cebu | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (ferry)
🛺 Tricycle or van to Dapa Port | 25 minutes
🛥️ Ferry to Surigao City | 1.5 hours | (book online)
🛥️ Ferry to Cebu City | 10 hours | (book online)
🚕 Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
✈️ Flight to Manila or outside the country
Notes:
- This route is slower and not that much cheaper, but many slow travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Surigao City to Cebu City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping.
- Both companies leave every day except Sunday. Starlite at 9 am and Cokaliong at 7 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Dapa to Surigao route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
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