Manila to General Santos

Manila to General Santos

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How to get from Manila to General Santos

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Taxi

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 Bus 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 EUR 193.07. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as EUR 77.18.

How far is Manila from General Santos?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Manila to General Santos. Your trip will be a total of 1461 miles (2350 km). The flying distance is 1101 miles (1771 km).

How long does it take to get from Manila to General Santos?

The travel time from Manila to General Santos can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 47 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Manila to General Santos?

The cost of the trip from Manila to General Santos varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Cebu Pacific: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as EUR 77.18 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 EUR 193.07.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Manila to General Santos:

  • Ferry tickets - EUR 49.58 to EUR 318.46.
  • Plane tickets - EUR 77.18 to EUR 193.07;
  • Bus tickets - EUR 81.33 to EUR 81.33;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 1,115.47 to EUR 1,130.04.

How many trips per day are there between Manila and General Santos?

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

  • Flights from Manila to General Santos depart during the day - there are approximately 43 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Manila to General Santos. 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 EUR 77.18.

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 Manila to General Santos

Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia

Buses

Taking a bus from Manila to General Santos is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Manila to General Santos. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 1,115.47.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Manila to General Santos 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 Manila to General Santos

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Manila to General Santos? 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:

  • 91% users took a plane.
  • 9% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from Manila to General Santos

Facts about the transport from Manila to General Santos

Cheapest Transport€50
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day43
Distance2350 kilometers
Transport Companies2GO, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Ceres Transport, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, R and A Travel and Tours