Travelling between Manila and Tacloban is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 315.95 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 40.90.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Manila and Tacloban depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Manila and Tacloban. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 40m to reach Tacloban.
Travelling between Manila and Tacloban can be as cheap as USD 40.90 if you opt for a Isarog Line bus and as expensive as USD 315.95 if you buy a CebGo, Cebu Pacific flight 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 Manila to Tacloban.
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.
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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.
Isarog Line
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
R and A Travel and Tours
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $41 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:05 PM |
| Departures per day | 127 |
| Distance | 1063 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Isarog Line, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, R and A Travel and Tours |