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| Transport | Duration | Price | Best For | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private TransportFastestBudget | 45m | ($44) | -- | |
| Van | 1h | ($300) | -- | |
| Motorbike Taxi | 1h | ($350) | -- | |
| Tricycle | 1h | ($600) | -- |
Private Transport
45mFrom ~$44
A private transfer from Siargao to Siargao is the easiest and most convenient option when travelling in a group. The journey takes 45m, and you’ll be dropped off right at your accommodation — no need to worry about extra transfers.
Prices for private transfer start at $44 for a -seater. Split it with your group, and it’s about each.
Van
1hFrom ~$300
Finding a van at Siargao Airport is as easy as finding a place to rent a surfboard around Cloud 9. As soon as you step out of the arrival hall, you’ll see van drivers waiting and offering rides straight to your accommodation.
They all charge the same fixed price of from Siargao Airport to General Luna, the island’s tourist centre.
The van journey to General Luna takes about . Most drivers wait until the van is full before leaving, so you might have to hang around a bit.
If you’d rather skip the wait and have everything sorted ahead of time, you can book a van online with BookAway for [price 375 PHP].
Heading back to the airport is just as easy. You can ask your hotel to arrange a van for you. The same fare applies for the return trip unless you're staying farther out. In that case, your accommodation might charge around [price 400 PHP] to cover the extra distance.
The van journey to General Luna takes about . Most drivers wait until the van is full before leaving, so you might have to hang around a bit.
If you’d rather skip the wait and have everything sorted ahead of time, you can book a van online with BookAway for [price 375 PHP].
Heading back to the airport is just as easy. You can ask your hotel to arrange a van for you. The same fare applies for the return trip unless you're staying farther out. In that case, your accommodation might charge around [price 400 PHP] to cover the extra distance.KEY LOCATIONS
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Why Visit Siargao?
Siargao is the surfing capital of the Philippines — an island beloved for its chill vibe and laidback lifestyle. Its most popular tourist draw is Cloud 9, one of the top surfing sites in the world.
But this tear-drop-shaped island has a lot more to offer, to non-surfers too. With pristine beaches, an ethereal lagoon, a palm-tree-lined river, and a rapidly growing food and coffee scene, you cannot go wrong with a visit to Siargao.
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Carbon Footprint
This 30 km journey produces approximately 3 g CO2 by bus. Taking public transport is one of the lowest-emission ways to travel this route.
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Used the Songserm ferry from Koh Samui. Cheaper than Lomprayah but takes a bit longer. Still a perfectly fine crossing. The views approaching Koh Tao are stunning either way.
OOliver S.November 2025Ferry
Train via Surat Thani was our pick. More scenic than Chumphon route and the Lomprayah catamaran from Tapee Pier is very comfortable. Book the special express train for the quickest ride.
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Jenny L.Jan 2026
TrainThe overnight bus with Montanatip was okay but not great. The bus was older and the seats didn't recline much. Ferry portion was fine though. If you're on a tight budget it works.
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Carlos V.Oct 2025
BusTook the sleeper train to Chumphon — magical! Woke up to palm trees and transferred to the Lomprayah catamaran. Whole journey felt like an adventure.
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Maya R.Dec 2025
TrainLomprayah bus+ferry combo from Khao San Road was seamless. Departed at 6am, arrived Koh Tao by 3pm. Well organized.
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David H.Feb 2026
BusFlew to Koh Samui and took Lomprayah catamaran. More expensive but saved a full day. Worth it if your holiday is short.
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Sophie K.Jan 2026
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