Cebu to Samar

Cebu to Samar

Cebu
Samar
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Cebu to Samar Destination Reviews

VK
Virendra K
Nice the experience with the kho shiping
Cebu to Samar, Ferry Economy Class, Kho Shipping Lines, Jun 19, 2026
MC
Myra C
It was nice.
Cebu to Samar, Ferry Premium seat, Grand Ferries, Oct 18, 2025
FB
Florencia B
It was great being in the vessel but I was so worried since your aircon was so strong and I have had a bad experience with aircons that took me to the ICU. I was wearing facemask when I was in your vessel.
Cebu to Samar, Ferry Tourist, Kho Shipping Lines, Aug 28, 2025
AL
Arlene L
Nice experience the vessel is clean and spacious nice experience
Cebu to Samar, Ferry Tourist Class, Grand Ferries, Jun 18, 2025
MK
Michael K
The tickets were on my phone and they couldn’t scan it so they took my wife’s passport just to look up the tickets too much muck around. Thanks
Cebu to Samar, Ferry Tourist, Kho Shipping Lines, Oct 28, 2023
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Cebu to Samar Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Grand Ferries
Tourist Class
07:30
13:10
$31.16
  4.5
Ferry
Grand Ferries
Premium seat
07:30
13:10
$31.00
  5.0
Ferry
Grand Ferries
Premium seat
07:30
13:10
$31.16
Ferry
Grand Ferries
Tourist Class
07:30
13:10
$28.61
Ferry
Grand Ferries
Premium seat
07:30
13:10
$28.61
Ferry
Grand Ferries
Tourist Class
07:30
13:10
$31.00
Ferry
Kho Shipping Lines
Tourist
17:00
03:00
$28.61
  4.6
Ferry
Kho Shipping Lines
Economy Class
17:00
03:00
$23.84
Ferry
Kho Shipping Lines
Economy Class
17:00
05:00
$24.16
Ferry
Kho Shipping Lines
Tourist
17:00
05:00
$28.61

How to get from Cebu to Samar

When you want to get from Cebu to Samar, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Ferry

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 327.43. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 81.12.

How far is Cebu from Samar?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Cebu to Samar. Your trip will be a total of 441 miles (709 km). The flying distance is 441 miles (709 km).

How long does it take to get from Cebu to Samar?

The travel time from Cebu to Samar can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 24 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Cebu to Samar?

The cost of the trip from Cebu to Samar varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Philippine Airlines: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 81.12 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 327.43.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Cebu to Samar:

  • Ferry tickets - USD 47.05 to USD 47.37.
  • Plane tickets - USD 81.13 to USD 327.42;

How many trips per day are there between Cebu and Samar?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Cebu to Samar depart during the day - there are approximately 25 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Cebu to Samar. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 81.13.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Cebu to Samar

PAL Express, Philippine Airlines

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Cebu to Samar as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions..

The most popular transport from Cebu to Samar

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Cebu to Samar? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 98% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 2% users took a plane.

Transportation from Cebu to Samar

Facts about the transport from Cebu to Samar

Cheapest Transport$48
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure12:05 AM
Latest Departure10:25 PM
Departures per day25
Distance709 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGrand Ferries, PAL Express, Philippine Airlines