How to get from Manila to Cebu City

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What is the best way to travel from Manila to Cebu City?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Cebu City from Manila. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
30h 0m
$59
$59
1
Flight
1h 25m
$32
$59
39

What is the cheapest way to reach Cebu City from Manila?

You can get to Cebu City with just $32 by taking a Flight from AirAsia Zest, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Monday
from $55
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from $32
Saturday
from $35
Sunday
from $59

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • AirAsia Zest
    1h 25m
    0
    9:20 PM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    10:45 PM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    AirAsia Zest
    Economy
    from $55
  • Philippine Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    4:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Philippine Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • PAL Express
    1h 30m
    0
    4:20 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    5:50 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    PAL Express
    Economy
    from $55
  • Skyscanner
    2h 10m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    8:45 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $92
  • Cebu Pacific
    1h 35m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    6:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Cebu Pacific
    Economy
    from $109

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • AirAsia Zest
    1h 25m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    1:50 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    AirAsia Zest
    Economy
    from $32
  • Cebu Pacific
    1h 35m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    6:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Cebu Pacific
    Economy
    from $32
  • Philippine Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    4:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Philippine Airlines
    Economy
    from $35
  • PAL Express
    1h 30m
    0
    4:20 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    5:50 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    PAL Express
    Economy
    from $35
  • Skyscanner
    2h 10m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    8:45 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $87

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Cebu Pacific
    1h 35m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    12:20 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Cebu Pacific
    Economy
    from $35
  • AirAsia Zest
    1h 25m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    1:50 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    AirAsia Zest
    Economy
    from $36
  • Skyscanner
    2h 10m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    8:45 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $50
  • Philippine Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    4:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Philippine Airlines
    Economy
    from $88
  • Bulgaria Air
    1h 30m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    5:00 PM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Bulgaria Air
    Economy
    from $94

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Ceres Transport
    30h 0m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Manila
    Araneta Center Bus Port Cubao
    2:00 AM
    Cebu City
    MyBus Terminal
    0
    Ceres Transport
    Economy
    $59

What are the fastest trips from Manila to Cebu City?

You can get to Cebu City from Manila in just 1h 25m with a Flight from AirAsia Zest. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Monday
from 1h 25m
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 1h 25m
Saturday
from 1h 25m
Sunday
from 30h 0m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • AirAsia Zest
    1h 25m
    0
    9:20 PM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    10:45 PM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    AirAsia Zest
    Economy
    from $55
  • Philippine Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    4:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Philippine Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • PAL Express
    1h 30m
    0
    4:20 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    5:50 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    PAL Express
    Economy
    from $55
  • Cebu Pacific
    1h 35m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    6:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Cebu Pacific
    Economy
    from $109
  • Skyscanner
    2h 10m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    8:45 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $92

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • AirAsia Zest
    1h 25m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    1:50 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    AirAsia Zest
    Economy
    from $32
  • Philippine Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    4:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Philippine Airlines
    Economy
    from $35
  • PAL Express
    1h 30m
    0
    4:20 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    5:50 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    PAL Express
    Economy
    from $35
  • Cebu Pacific
    1h 35m
    0
    4:55 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    6:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Cebu Pacific
    Economy
    from $32
  • Skyscanner
    2h 10m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    8:45 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $87

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • AirAsia Zest
    1h 25m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    1:50 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    AirAsia Zest
    Economy
    from $36
  • Philippine Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    4:30 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Philippine Airlines
    Economy
    from $88
  • Bulgaria Air
    1h 30m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    5:00 PM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Bulgaria Air
    Economy
    from $94
  • Cebu Pacific
    1h 35m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    12:20 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Cebu Pacific
    Economy
    from $35
  • Skyscanner
    2h 10m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
    Manila Airport - NAIA Terminal 3
    8:45 AM
    Mactan-Cebu Airport
    Lapu-Lapu City Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $50

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Ceres Transport
    30h 0m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Manila
    Araneta Center Bus Port Cubao
    2:00 AM
    Cebu City
    MyBus Terminal
    0
    Ceres Transport
    Economy
    $59
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Manila to Cebu City

What are the most popular stations in Manila and Cebu City?

In Manila, you will usually depart from Bataan Transit, Araneta Center Bus Port Cubao or Bicol Isarog Bus Terminal Cubao, while in Cebu City you will be arriving at Liloan Bus Stop, South Bus Terminal or Pier 3, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cebu City from Manila? With 4 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manila and Cebu City, you can pay as low as $32 with a Flight from AirAsia Zest.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from AirAsia Zest: you will get to Cebu City in just 1h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manila and Cebu City are AirAsia Zest, Philippine Airlines and Skyscanner, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Manila and Cebu City is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Caloocan or to Calero, and look at flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, and landing at Mactan-Cebu Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Manila to Cebu City?

The most popular companies between Manila and Cebu City, are AirAsia Zest, Philippine Airlines and Skyscanner. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Ceres Transport

Airlines: AirAsia Zest, Philippine Airlines, Skyscanner and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Manila to Cebu City

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manila to Cebu City. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Manila to Cebu City

How can I reach Cebu City from Manila?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Cebu City from Manila.

How far is Cebu City from Manila?

The distance between Manila and Cebu City is 355.4 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manila and Cebu City?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 97 kgs, and a flight 141 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manila to Cebu City?

You can get to Cebu City with just $32 by taking a Flight from AirAsia Zest.

What is the fastest way to get from Manila to Cebu City?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cebu City in just 1h 25m with a Flight from AirAsia Zest.

More routes to Manila and to Cebu City

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manila and to Cebu City. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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