Manila to Caticlan

Manila to Caticlan

Manila
Caticlan
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Manila to Caticlan Destination Reviews

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Rosalie
Ceres liner was not on time, it was 2 hrs late, long waiting hours, it was not organzed they dont follow what is written on the agreement and ticket. Theres hidden charges like payment for the baggage.
Manila to Caticlan, Bus Roro Bus, Ceres Transport, Apr 30, 2026
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Blas O
The booking was not correct to the schedule of roro bus. We been there by 6am but we waited 15hours before we got to the ship. It’s totally mess up
Manila to Caticlan, Bus Roro Bus, Ceres Transport, Dec 27, 2025
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Manila to Caticlan Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Ceres Transport
Roro Bus
06:00
22:00
$24.00
  2.0
Bus
ALPS The Bus
2x2
09:00
04:00
$15.94
  5.0
Bus
ALPS The Bus
2x2
10:00
05:00
$20.08
Bus
Alabang Transit
AC Seater
11:00
05:00
$17.53

How to get from Manila to Caticlan

Travelling between Manila and Caticlan is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 364.98 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 30.50.

How long does it take to get from Manila to Caticlan?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 24 hours to travel between Manila and Caticlan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Manila and Caticlan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 45m to reach Caticlan.

How much does it cost to get from Manila to Caticlan?

Travelling between Manila and Caticlan can be as cheap as USD 30.50 if you opt for a Ceres Transport bus and as expensive as USD 364.98 if you buy a Philippine Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Manila and Caticlan ?

  • 36 from Manila to Caticlan starting from 03:30 Manila Airport until 19:40 Manila Airport
  • 16 from Manila to Caticlan starting from 07:30 Batangas Terminal until 21:00 Batangas Terminal 2
  • 1 from Manila to Caticlan starting from 13:00 Batangas Terminal until 13:00 Batangas Terminal

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Manila to Caticlan.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Manila to Caticlan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 51.34.

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.

Airlines flying between Manila and Caticlan

PAL Express, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia

Bus

Travelling from Manila to Caticlan overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Manila and Caticlan

Ceres Transport

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Manila and Caticlan

2GO, Starlite Ferries

What is the most popular transport to get from Manila to Caticlan?

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

  • 47% travelled aboard a ferry
  • 35% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 15% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 3% opted for a bus

Transportation from Manila to Caticlan

Facts about the transport from Manila to Caticlan

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure3:30 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day53
Distance851 kilometers
Transport Companies2GO, Ceres Transport, Island Star Express, Lets Travel and Tours, PAL Express, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, RRCG Transport, Starlite Ferries