Palawan to Puerto Princesa by bus, van, flight, taxi from PHP 400

Palawan to Puerto Princesa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Lexxus Shuttle	Private Van 11pax	Any time	+4h 30m	€87.37
Taxi	Lakkbay Travel Services	Minivan 10pax	Any time	+4h	€80.09
Taxi	Recaro Transport	Van 12pax	Any time	+3h 30m	€73.13
Taxi	Recaro Transport	Van 12pax	Any time	+6h 30m	€148.21
Taxi	Lakkbay Travel Services	Minivan 10pax	Any time	+6h	€116.50
Bus	SBE Transport	Ordinary	03:00	07:00	€4.37
Bus	SBE Transport	Ordinary	03:00	08:00	€4.61
Bus	SBE Transport	Ordinary	06:00	10:00	€4.37
Bus	SBE Transport	Ordinary	06:00	11:00	€4.61
Bus	SBE Transport	Ordinary	14:30	18:30	€4.37
Bus	SBE Transport	Ordinary	14:30	19:30	€4.61
Flight	CebGo	Economy	15:45	13:30	€63.00
Flight	CebGo	Economy	15:55	14:10	€65.50

How to get from Palawan to Puerto Princesa

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

Flight
Bus
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Van. 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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 87.37. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 5.82.

How much does it cost to get from Palawan to Puerto Princesa?

The cost of the trip from Palawan to Puerto Princesa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is SBE Transport X: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 5.82 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 87.37.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Palawan to Puerto Princesa:

Bus tickets - EUR 5.82 to EUR 5.82;
Bus+Van price: EUR 6.07. From Palawan to Puerto Princesa starting from 03:00 San Vicente Terminal until 14:30 San Vicente Terminal
Van price : EUR 103.03;
flight price: EUR 279.22 - EUR 314.33. From Palawan to Puerto Princesa starting from 15:55 San Vicente Airport until 15:55 San Vicente Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 87.37 to EUR 87.37.

How many trips per day are there between Palawan and Puerto Princesa?

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

Buses start plying the route from 03:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 03:00. There are 3 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Palawan to Puerto Princesa any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Palawan to Puerto Princesa 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 Palawan to Puerto Princesa. 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 87.37.

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

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Palawan to Puerto Princesa. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Palawan to Puerto Princesa.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Palawan to Puerto Princesa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Palawan to Puerto Princesa? 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:

50% decided to go for a bus.
37% chosen flight
8% chosen Bus+Van
5% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Palawan to Puerto Princesa

Facts about the transport from Palawan to Puerto Princesa

Cheapest Transport	€6
Fastest Transport	3h 30m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	3:55 PM
Departures per day	4
Distance	175 kilometers
Transport Companies	CebGo, Cebu Pacific, Lakkbay Travel Services, Philippine Airlines, SBE Transport X

Popular Routes

Palawan to Puerto Princesa