Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Puerto Princesa
El Nido
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Puerto Princesa to El Nido Schedule

Puerto Princesa to El Nido Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lexxus Shuttle Shared Van Any time₱ 6,500
Palajuanders Travel and Tours Shared Van 03:00 - 07:00₱ 600
Eulen Joy Express Minivan 05:30 - 10:30₱ 743
Palajuanders Travel and Tours Shared Van 07:00 - 12:00₱ 650
Lexxus Shuttle Shared Van 09:30 - 15:00₱ 700
Cherry Bus Lazyboy WC 11:00 - 16:08₱ 960
Lexxus Shuttle Shared Van 13:00 - 18:00₱ 670
Lexxus Shuttle Shared Van 15:00 - 20:00₱ 670
Palajuanders Travel and Tours Shared Van 16:00 - 21:00₱ 600
Fortwally Travel and Tours Minivan 18:30 - 23:30₱ 702
Cherry Bus Lazyboy WC 21:30 - 02:37₱ 1,010

How to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido

If you need to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido your choice is rather limited: you can opt either for a bus or a shuttle van.

How far is El Nido from Puerto Princesa?

The distance between Puerto Princesa and El Nido is approximately 230 kilometres.

How long does a trip from Puerto Princesa to El Nido take?

You will need between 5 hours and 9 hours to get to El Nido.

What is the price of tickets for the Puerto Princesa–El Nido trip?

The ticket price depends on your choice of transportation but expect to shell out from PHP500 one way.

How to get to El Nido from Puerto Princesa airport

Puerto Princesa airport is a gateway to the island of Palawan and sits slightly to the north of the centre of the island. El Nido, also on Palawan, is located in the northern part of the island. To get to El Nido, take a regular shuttle van from the airport – try Lexxus Shuttle.

How often do vans depart from the airport?

There are regular departures every hour and a half or every two hours depending on the time of the day.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets normally cost under PHP700.

How long does a trip from Puerto Princesa airport to El Nido takes?

The trip takes between 6 and 7 hours. The airport is located some 40 km south of the city of Puerto Princesa, and the major part of the road leading up north to the city is quite winding. Thus it takes about one hour longer to get to El Nido from the airport than from the city of Puerto Princesa.

A word of warning

There are different vans waiting for passengers outside the airport building. They come to meet each flight and depart for El Nido only when full. In certain cases this can mean hours (!) of waiting as if there are not enough passengers, drivers will wait for the next flight. It is important that you realize this especially if you are pressed of time.

How to get from Puerto Princesa Town to El Nido by bus

The Puerto Princesa-El Nido route is served by big buses, too. There are both air-conditioned and non-aircon buses; some offer on-board entertainment systems and even Wi-Fi.

Where do buses to El Nido depart from?

Buses to El Nido depart from San Jose Terminal.

How much time does a bus need to get to El Nido from Puerto Princesa?

Bussing to El Nido takes from 6 to 9 hours.

Which companies ply the route between Puerto Princesa and El Nido?

There are only two companies that operate big buses between Puerto Princesa and El Nido: Roro and Cherry Bus.

What is the bus fare to El Nido?

The fare generally ranges between PHP600 and PHP900, depending on the bus class. There are regular and elite class buses.

Are there many departures during the day?

Buses usually run every 2 hours with the first bus departing at 4am and the last bus at 10pm.

Are there night buses from Puerto Princesa to El Nido?

Yes, there are night buses but some of them arrive somewhat inconveniently in the small hours – between 2am and 4am. It means that you probably won’t save any bucks on a hotel room, alas.

How to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido by van

Vans from Puerto Princesa town to El Nido depart frequently and are operated by a number of companies. The majority of the vans depart from the same bus terminal which serves big buses – San Jose.

What are the popular van operators between Puerto Princesa and El Nido?

The most popular operators are Eulen Joy, Fort Wally Shuttle Services, and Lexxus Shuttle.

How long does a van travel to El Nido last?

Vans are the quickest way to get to El Nido – expect the trip to last about 5 hours.

How much do van tickets cost?

Van tickets to El Nido from Puerto Princesa cost PHP600-PHP700.

Travelling to El Nido by bus or van? Read these simple tips

Sit on the left side of the bus or van if you are traveling during the daytime and you will be rewarded with a view of the sea as you approach El Nido.

There is a short stretch of a relatively rough road between Puerto Princesa and El Nido – hence the travel time.

All buses and vans make a stop about halfway between Puerto Princesa and Port Barton for a quick meal and toilet.

Transportation from Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Facts about the transport from Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport4h
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day7
Distance3401 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCebu Pacific, Cherry Bus, Lexxus Shuttle, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Philippine Airlines

Puerto Princesa to El Nido Destination Reviews

MK
It took us five hours from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. The bus we travelled with was comfortable as you can lie down so it is quite cozy. The seats need cleaning. The bus driver was driving pretty crazy, the same speed no matter if its a curved or straight road, so we did get a bit sick.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Bus Lazyboy WC, Cherry Bus, Dec 18, 2024
C
They picked up us from the airport. Leaving and arriving on time. 5 hs trip, only one stop of 20 min for the toilet or some snack. The van was in a very good condition and had air conditioner. The driver was responsible. Our flight was canceled and they allowed us to change our trip they so we didn't missed the transfer. Higly recommended.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, JCalbert, Nov 17, 2024
ZS
It was nice but super hot on the van and too many people, it was crowded and not comfortable at all for 6 hours!!!!
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Palajuanders Travel and Tours, Nov 13, 2024
IR
Too many stops, after one hour we were only 13 minutes away from the pick up location because of stops. Not leg space at all, literally if you are taller than 1.65 you have a serious space problem
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Lexxus Shuttle, Nov 1, 2024
LS
Booked in the night before, they contacted me in the early morning and the driver called upon our arrival in Puerto Princesa. We picked up some more passengers, but were on time on the road and arrived also very on time! Driver was very friendly and sagely driving! Definitely would book again
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Lexxus Shuttle, Oct 14, 2024
BA
Pleasant welcome and clear explanations. Very good trip, the driver was careful. For such a low price, it's very reasonable. I recommend to future travelers.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Lexxus Shuttle, Jun 17, 2024
J
Driver was great and courteous
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Minivan, Eulen Joy Express, May 15, 2024
OC
the driver was driving too fast
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Minivan, Eulen Joy Express, May 3, 2024
CV
We spent 3h in the van before leaving Puerto Princesa, just oicking uo other passengers. The pickups were tined so badly that often we had to wait for an hour for some of the passengers. The organizstion could be better so that people have to wait the minimmum amount of time possible, and making the pick up route logical would be aopreciated, instead of going around town in circles. The drivers were poirly communicative the entire time. We often didn’t know why we were stopping, which made us more impatient. The driving was reckless, speeding too much in small roads. The driver was driving without propper lights at some points during the night. There was only one driver. I would feel safer if the drivers switch, 8h driving straight is not good for any human and the focus might be lost. Consider adding a second driver, as they do in long distance buses. We arrived to El Nido 3h later than the scheduled time. I would not do this again…
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Shared van, Lexxus Shuttle, Mar 30, 2024
SB
I was more than 30 min early and the driver didnt pick me up. I was told after over an hour later that he just went without me i dont know Why. They helped me than and i could go with an other van but i was really annoyed and late.
Puerto Princesa to El Nido, Van Minivan, Fortwally Travel and Tours (Fortwally Transport Service / Fortwally Travel and Tours), Mar 26, 2024
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