What is the cheapest way to get from Cotabato to Samal?

The cheapest way to get from Cotabato to Samal is to bus which costs ₱600 - ₱850 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cotabato to Samal?

The fastest way to get from Cotabato to Samal is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ₱600 - ₱850.

Is there a direct bus between Cotabato and Samal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotabato to Samal. However, there are services departing from Cotabato and arriving at Peñaplata via Agdao Davao City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Cotabato to Samal?

The distance between Cotabato and Samal is 254 km.

How do I travel from Cotabato to Samal without a car?

The best way to get from Cotabato to Samal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ₱600 - ₱850.

How long does it take to get from Cotabato to Samal?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cotabato to Samal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotabato to Samal bus from?

Cotabato to Samal bus services, operated by Mindanao Star Bus Transport, depart from Cotabato station.

Bus or fly from Cotabato to Samal?

The best way to get from Cotabato to Samal is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ₱600 - ₱850. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₱7,500 - ₱26,000 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Cotabato to Samal bus arrive?

Cotabato to Samal bus services, operated by Mindanao Star Bus Transport, arrive at Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Samal?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Samal.

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1. Take the bus from Cotabato to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminalbus
6h 27m
₱603–817
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1. Fly from Awang Airport (CBO) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane CBO - DVO
6h 35m
₱7,912–25,508

Awang Airport (CBO) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

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6h 15mAverage Duration

₱7,972Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Cotabato, Philippines and Samal, Philippines?

Mindanao Star Bus Transport operates a bus from Cotabato to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₱440–650 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Philippine Airlines flies from Awang Airport (CBO) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) twice daily.

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