plane
the Philippines are an archipelago and the easiest way for transport is by plane.
The route network of most local airlines is centered around Manila, Clark and Cebu. Flying between domestic destinations contains transit through at least one of these airports in many cases.
Flights are frequently booked out in high season and fares increase during fiestas in some provincial regions and towns. It's advisable to book in advance, promo tickets are being regularly offered.
Small carriers in propeller machines also serve remote places.
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Bus
Buses are the mostly used and cheapest way to traveling around the Philippines.
Big companies have manly AC buses on highways. Middle distances are mostly operated by Jeepneys and mini-buses. They usually commute between certain routes and dominate most of the public transport, except Manila.
Destinations is on the windshield or on the side of the car-body. Occasionally they are also used as share-taxi, you can stop them everywhere by show of hands.
boat
For most of the Filipinos are ships, ferry’s and boats the most important transportation and next to buses the cheapest option.
On main routes, you can find ships with high-standard facilities, two bedroom cabin and AC. On secondary routes the comfort is low and you will find simple amenities.
Everything depends on your budget.
Ferry's between the islands have various sizes. They can carry from just a few to max 100 people.
Tickets available at ports or local travel agency’s.
Bohol Island
Cebu City
Legazpi
Intramuros, Metro Manila
Palawan
Bohol Island
Bohol Island
Banaue
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Palawan
Sagada
El Nido, Palawan
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car + Motorcycle
Usually, with plane and buses, you can reach destinations relatively quick and comfortable. For remote places, you can rent a car or motorcycle, also with a driver.
The best road quality is mostly centred around big cities with highways and expressways, the rest vary from paved multi-lane to narrow dirt roads.
Motorcycle can be hired in tourist centres.
For renting a Car you can take rentalcars.com, it is the largest car hire booking service.
train
The passenger transport by train has an low importance in the Philippines. However, there are some connections, Manila – Calamba – Lucena – Naga – Polangui – Ligao. The speed is comparable with buses. Overnight trains and sleeper cars are available with mostly AC, except Economy. Tickets at train stations.
