| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry | Jomalia Shipping | Aircon | 08:00 | 11:30 | $44.35 | |
Ferry | Phimal Fast Ferry | High Speed Ferry | 08:20 | 12:00 | $31.54 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 08:45 | 09:25 | $63.23 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 09:40 | 10:20 | $54.58 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 10:50 | 11:30 | $71.34 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 11:20 | 12:00 | $70.46 | |
Ferry | Montenegro Shipping Lines | High Speed Ferry | 12:00 | 15:30 | $35.16 | |
Ferry | Atienza InterIsland Ferries | Tourist Class | 12:30 | 16:00 | $35.50 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 12:50 | 13:30 | $58.11 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 13:30 | 14:10 | $120.25 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 13:50 | 14:30 | $120.25 | |
Flight | AirSWIFT | Economy | 14:55 | 15:35 | $65.70 |
The area around Coron Town Proper is considered safe for tourists, offering a range of accommodations, dining options, and easy access to tours and activities. Visitors can explore local shops and markets during the day and enjoy various restaurants in the evening.
While generally safe, it is advisable to take standard precautions such as securing valuables and being aware of your surroundings, especially at night. For transportation, tricycles are a common and affordable option, with fares typically around PHP 20-30 ($0.35-$0.50) for short distances.
When it comes to water safety, tap water is not recommended for drinking. It is advisable to use bottled water, which is widely available in stores and restaurants.
Ensure to check any travel advisories or local guidelines before visiting, as these can change.
To avoid crowds in Coron, consider visiting during the off-peak season, which is between June and September. During this time, there is a higher chance of rain, but tourist numbers are lower. For a quieter experience, explore lesser-known spots such as Malcapuya Island or Bulog Dos Island instead of popular sites like Kayangan Lake.
Start your day early to beat the crowds, especially for attractions like Twin Lagoon. Hiring a private boat for island-hopping can also help you avoid the busiest times and places.
For dining, opt for local eateries outside the main town proper. Traveling by tricycle or renting a scooter can give you more flexibility to explore less crowded areas at your own pace.
Traveling to Coron typically requires a valid passport with at least six months' validity beyond your planned departure date. For most nationalities, a visa is not required for stays under 30 days, but check specific visa requirements based on your nationality.
Domestic flights to Busuanga Airport are common, with connections from Manila or Cebu. Upon arrival, shared vans to Coron town are available for about PHP 150 ($3).
In terms of health protocols, check current COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccination certificates or testing, as these can change.
Tap water in Coron is generally not safe for drinking. It is advisable to use bottled water, which is widely available.
Local transportation mainly includes tricycles, with fares starting at PHP 10 ($0.20) for short distances within town.
Travelling between El Nido and Coron is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 48.02 if you go by Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 48.02.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 11 hours to travel between El Nido and Coron depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between El Nido and Coron. Flight will bring you to your destination in 40m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 10h 35m to reach Coron.
Travelling between El Nido and Coron can be as cheap as USD 48.02 if you opt for a Montenegro Shipping Lines ferry and as expensive as USD 48.02 if you buy a Montenegro Shipping Lines Ferry ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from El Nido to Coron.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
AirSWIFT, AirSWIFT, CebGo, CebGo
Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Montenegro Shipping Lines
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $49 |
| Fastest Transport | 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:45 오전 |
| Latest Departure | 9:50 오후 |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 567 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Montenegro Shipping Lines |