Manila to Bacolod

Travelling between Manila and Bacolod 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 71.95 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 34.58.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Manila and Bacolod depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Manila and Bacolod. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h to reach Bacolod.

Travelling between Manila and Bacolod can be as cheap as USD 34.58 if you opt for a Philippines AirAsia flight and as expensive as USD 71.95 if you buy a Philippines AirAsia flight ticket.

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

• 5 from Manila to Bacolod starting from 03:00 Manila Airport until 20:40 Manila Airport

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Manila to Bacolod, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 34.58.

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 Bacolod

Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia

Bus

Travelling from Manila to Bacolod 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 Bacolod

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 Bacolod

2GO

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

• 92% travelled aboard a ferry
• 7% decided to fly
• 1% Other