How to Get from Manila to Coron

Most travellers choose to fly from Manila to Coron because it’s the most convenient and fastest way. There are several flights for this route daily, with airfares starting from [price 3,155 PHP]. Add the transfers to and from the airports and expect to spend a total of $3 for this option. Travel time is around 2h 30m - 3h.

Ferries are a cheaper alternative to flights and can be a great option if you're not in a rush. They're a popular way to travel around the Philippines. And while the journey takes longer, you’ll save money — and even a night on accommodation. For this route, you have two options: 2Go Travel and Atienza Interisland Ferries Inc. 2Go Travel is one of the main ferry companies in the Philippines, servicing many of the country's top destinations like Coron and Boracay. Atienza Interisland Ferries Inc. is a passenger-cargo ship operating between Manila and Palawan.

Ferry with 2Go Travel

2GO Travel offers direct ferries from Manila to Coron that take 13 hours. An economy ferry ride costs [price 74 USD]. But prices change depending on how early you book and the ticket class. There’s only one trip each week — departing every Friday at 17:30 and arriving in Coron the next day at 06:30. Although it’s an overnight trip, the ferry is quite comfortable and makes for an interesting travel experience.

Ferry with Atienza Interisland Ferries

Atienza Interisland Ferries Inc. is originally a cargo & freight company, but they now offer passenger ferries between Manila and Palawan. The passenger ferry from Manila to Coron takes 18 hours. An economy class ticket costs $1, while an air-con tourist class ticket costs [price 2,054 PHP]. Ferries usually run 2 to 3 times a week — typically on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The exact schedule can change from month to month, so the best way to stay updated is by checking their Facebook page, where they post the monthly ferry schedules.

Departure stations

2Go Travel departs from Manila North Harbor Pier 4, while the Atienza ferry departs from Baseco Port Area in Tondo. Both ports are accessible via taxi or Grab from anywhere in Metro Manila. If you’re coming from the province, we recommend taking a provincial bus to Pasay City or Parañaque and then a taxi or Grab to the pier. Grab fares range from [price 380 PHP] to [price 450 PHP].