Cebu to Manila

Cebu to Manila

Cebu
Manila
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Cebu to Manila Destination Reviews

EG
Ellen G
Almost perfect just a little delayed on the disembarking of passengers.
Cebu to Manila, Ferry Tourist Class, 2GO (2GO), May 22, 2026
MM
Mannix M
the lack of enetertainment facility, staffs are not into customer service... being a hotelier before (Hotel Manager), we need to focus on training our colleagues in terms of customer service and Revenue Maximation Program
Cebu to Manila, Ferry Tourist Class, 2GO (2GO), Nov 3, 2025
KR
Ken R
Looks great, like a tiny mall. Most of the crew are nice, there were just few that are not in good mood. Cold aircon at night and average cool at noon. Nice comfortrooms. Nice meals.
Cebu to Manila, Ferry Mega Value Class, 2GO (2GO), Sep 28, 2025
JP
John P
Check in staff was good and helpful Didn’t cater for western food Toilets were disgusting
Cebu to Manila, Ferry Tourist Class, 2GO (2GO), May 19, 2025
AB
Andrew B
Delayed by over an hour
Cebu to Manila, flight Economy, Cebu Pacific, May 16, 2025
MD
Mario D
The ETA went beyond the expected. Instead of 21 hrs. it became 48 hrs.
Cebu to Manila, Ferry Mega Value Class, 2GO (2GO), Oct 11, 2022
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Cebu to Manila Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
00:00
01:30
$33.95
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
00:20
01:55
$33.95
Flight
Philippines AirAsia
Economy
00:45
02:05
$34.65
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
01:10
02:45
$35.83
Flight
Philippines AirAsia
Economy
01:30
02:50
$36.85
Flight
Philippines AirAsia
Economy
01:50
03:10
$33.21
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
02:10
03:40
$39.56
Flight
Philippines AirAsia
Economy
02:35
03:55
$185.01
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
03:25
04:50
$27.84
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
04:25
05:50
$58.04
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
05:05
06:30
$39.05
Flight
Philippines AirAsia
Economy
05:25
06:45
$33.22
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
05:45
11:50
$99.15
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
06:05
07:35
$124.54
Flight
Philippines AirAsia
Economy
06:25
07:45
$58.55
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
06:45
14:05
$65.55
Flight
Cebu Pacific
Economy
07:05
14:45
$290.67
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
07:25
08:55
$204.34
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Economy
07:45
09:15
$190.54
Flight
Philippines AirAsia
Economy
08:05
09:25
$41.33

How to get from Cebu to Manila

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 280.49 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 51.10.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 51 hours to travel between Cebu and Manila depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cebu and Manila. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 2d 3h to reach Manila.

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

Travelling between Cebu and Manila can be as cheap as USD 51.10 if you opt for a 2GO ferry and as expensive as USD 280.49 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 Cebu and Manila ?

  • 40 from Cebu to Manila starting from 05:45 Mactan Cebu Airport until 22:25 Mactan Cebu Airport
  • 10 from Cebu to Manila starting from 11:59 Cebu Pier 3 Terminal until 23:00 Cebu Pier 3 Terminal

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

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 Cebu to Manila, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 56.38.

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 Cebu and Manila

Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia

Bus

Travelling from Cebu to Manila 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 Cebu and Manila

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 Cebu and Manila

2GO

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

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

Transportation from Cebu to Manila

Facts about the transport from Cebu to Manila

Cheapest Transport$52
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day50
Distance2549 kilometers
Transport Companies2GO, Ceres Transport, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia