How to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete
There are three methods of transport you can use between Cebu City and Dumaguete. By far the fastest is flying, but it is also very expensive when compared to the alternatives. The cheapest option is the bus and this is probably the most convenient for most travelers. The third option is to take the ferry.
How far is it from Cebu City to Dumaguete?
The distance when flying is 130km, it is however slightly longer by bus at 170km.
How long does it take to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete?
The flying time on this route is 50 minutes. The journey by bus takes at least 6 hours and the ferry takes from 3 hours 15 minutes to around 6 hours.
How much does it cost to travel from Cebu City to Dumaguete?
The average cost of flying on this route costs about 2,500 PHP (Philippine Pesos). The bus costs about 450 PHP, while the ferry costs in media 800PHP.
How to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete by ferry
There are several direct ferries between Cecu City and Dumaguete each day.
From Cebu City the ferry operators use different piers (they are numbered one to four) and are all adjacent to each other. The easiest way to get to the ferry terminal is to tell your taxi driver to take you to the Dumaguete ferry terminal.
Is it necessary to book in advance?
It is. If you are travelling during the high season do book a couple of weeks ahead. Outside the peak travel times you should need to book your tickets a few days in advance.How long does it take to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete by ferry?
The fastest ferry is operated by Weesam Express, it takes just over 3 hours. Ocean Fast Ferries (OceanJet) also use fast boats taking 3hr 40 minutes or 5 hours depending on the type of craft. Ferries used by George and Peter Lines, and Cokaliong Shipping Lines take 6 hours.Weesam Express departs from pier 4 at 7.30am and arrives at Dumaguete at 10.45am.
Ocean Fast Ferries (OceanJet) leave from pier 1 at 6am, arriving at 9.40am and a 3.35pm departure that arrives at 7.25pm.
Cokaliong Shipping lines has two departures each day from pier 1, its noon departure arrives at 6pm while its 7pm departure arrives into Dumaguete at 1am the following morning.
George and Peter Lines have just two sailings each week between the two destinations leaving from pier 2 at 10pm on Sunday and Thursday, arriving 6 hours later.
How much does it cost to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete by ferry?
Expect to pay between 700 PHP and 900 PHP depending on the type of the vessel, cabin class and the departure time.Ferry travel tips
The crossing by sea can be extremely rough at times so precautions against seasickness are advisable.How to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete by bus
Buses in Cebu depart from the Southbound Bus Terminal and arrive at the Ceres Bus Terminal in Dumaguete. There is just one bus operator (Ceres Liner) that serves the direct route although several others offer buses to Liloan Ferry Terminal.
How many direct bus departures a day are there?
There are seven direct buses each day with the first one departing at 6am, the departure time of the last bus is 6pm.Buses to the ferry terminal are more frequent from 4am at 30 minute intervals although they may not be air-conditioned.
How long does it take to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete by bus?
The direct bus takes around 6 hours. The bus needs to take the ferry from Liloan to Santander.Is ferry price included into the bus ticket?
It depends. On the direct bus it is included in the cost of your ticket.Should you take a different bus to Liloan, then you will have to pay it separately. From Liloan, you then need to take a ferry then a jeepney into Dumaguete city. The ferry and jeepney will each take around 30 minutes.
How much does it cost to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete by bus?
The cost of the direct bus is about 450 PHP. In case with travelling via Liloan, the total expenses will be more or less the same: around 350 PHP for the bus ticket, then another 70 PHP for the ferry and then at least 10 PHP into Dumaguete using a jeepney.Bus travel tips
It is advisable to take the direct bus as it makes for an easier journey.Take enough snacks with you, particularly water as this may be in short supply on route. There are some stops on the way and you will be pestered by hawkers.
On the route to Dumaguete, sit on the left side (driver’s side) for views of the sea. On the other side of the bus you get good views looking inland.
How to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete by plane
From Cebu you will fly from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and arrive at Sibulan Airport which is close to Dumaguete city.