How To Get from Cebu to Moalboal Best Way

Last updated on November 26th, 2023 at 07:02 pm

How To Get from Cebu to Moalboal Best Way – You can go by bus, van and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Cebu to Moalboal?

The distance from Cebu to Moalboal is 84 kilometers and it will take 2 hours. Check here to get a discount booking activities and resorts in the Philippines!

What Is The Cheapest Way From Cebu to Moalboal?

The cheapest way from Cebu to Moalboal is by bus for $3-4 USD you can book online and it will take around 3 hours.

Our first visit to Moalboal was a great surprise. Moalboal a small town with very beautiful, quiet beaches with clear and blue water with a lot of things to do in Moalboal for spending a week or a weekend if you don’t have enough time.

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WHERE TO STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

You can get accommodation starting from 800-1000 PHP (less than $20 USD) for a room in a guesthouse. Can you imagine if you are two of you traveling in the Philippines, it will be $10 USD each. Read here where to stay in Moalboal!

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How to get to From Cebu to Moalboal

By Bus from Cebu to Moalboal (Cheapest Way)

The cheapest way from Cebu to Moalboal is by bus. From the South Bus Terminal, there are buses going from Cebu City to Moalboal.

The bus fare from Cebu to Moalboal is around $3 USD. These are local buses with no air conditioning but work just fine.

There are buses with air conditioning will cost around $4 USD. They stop by various terminals in around every 20 minutes so going to Moalboal from Cebu will take 3-4 hours, depending on the traffic.

Once you reach Moalboal, it will take you 3-4 kilometers to reach White Beach and Panagsama Beach. Tricycle fare is around $2 USD.

If you are a foreigner, some tricycle drivers may try to charge you double. There is no exact price. It really depends on how honest your driver is, ha! My main tip for these situations is you should start walking until you find an honest guy who will give you a fair price.

Read here How to get from Cebu Airport to Cebu City!

Cebu Airport to Moalboal Best Way

The best way from Cebu to Moalboal is by shared van or private transfer. If you want to go direct from Cebu Airport to Moalboal. The most comfortable way is by private transportation, taxi and Grab and it will cost you around $60-80 USD you can book online.

It will take you 3 hours depending on the traffic to get from Cebu City to Moalboal. This option can be great if you are traveling with a few people or with a lot of luggage. Check below to read more details about this.

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How to get from Malapascua to Moalboal

If you are leaving Malapascua to Moalboal, first you have to go to Cebu City following next steps:

Boat to Maya which takes 20 minutes and it costs 100 PHP. The boats are leaving every 30-40 minutes with not exact rule.

You can take a bus or a van from Maya around for about 200 PHP until the North bus terminal in Cebu. Buses are cheaper than the van but slower. You can save more than an hour if you are traveling by van.

From North Bus terminal you have to go to South Bus terminal in Cebu and it can cost you around 150 PHP by Grab or taxi. It can be cheaper if you go by jeepney and you will have to take 2-3 jeepneys to reach South Bus Terminal in Cebu.

From Cebu South Bus Terminal, you have to take the bus to Moalboal and later the tricycle to reach Panagsama Beach. It will be a long day in the road plus the waiting time until the transportation is leaving and it will take you 7-9 hours to reach Moalboal. So if you can catch 6:30-7 am boat leaving Malapascua it will be a great option.

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How to get from Bantayan Island to Moalboal

If you are coming from Bantayan Island to Moalboal. It´s similar than coming from Malapascua to Moalboal. You have to go to Cebu City first.

First you need to take the ferry to Hagnaya for 200 PHP for an hour’s journey. Once in Hagnaya a bus to Cebu City around 200 PHP and it will take you 3-4 hours to go to North Bus Terminal.

From North Bus terminal you have to go to the South Bus terminal in Cebu and it can cost you around 150 PHP by Grab or taxi. It can be cheaper if you go by jeepney and you will have to take 2-3 jeepneys to reach South Bus Terminal in Cebu.

From Cebu South Bus Terminal, you have to take the bus to Moalboal and later the trycicle to reach Panagsama Beach. It will be a long day in the road plus waiting time until the transportation is leaving and it will take you 7-9 hours to reach Moalboal. Try to get the first ferry from Bantayan leaving around 6 am.

Read here how to get to Bantayan Island for the most complete information!

How to get from Dumaguete to Moalboal

If you are coming from Dumaguete to Moalboal after spending amazing time in Apo Island or Siquijor Island. We will give you the steps to reach Moalboal.

First you need to get to Sibulan port in Dumaguete by jeepney or by tricycle. It will take you around 20 minutes.

Boats are leaving from Sibulan to Santander every hour. It costs 70 PHP for 30 minutes journey. Once in Santander, you have to get a tricycle to reach Bato Bus Terminal. From the Bus Terminal to Moalboal, it will take around 2 hours and it will cost you around 90 PHP the bus.

Once in Moalboal you have to get a trycicle to reach Panagsam Beach where are most of the accommodations in Moalboal.

How to get to Moalboal from Oslob

If you are staying in Oslob where you can see the whale sharks, you have to get a bus to Bato Bus Terminal which will take you around 2 hours and will cost you around 100 PHP. From Bato Bus Terminal you have to get another bus to Moalboal as we mentioned above coming from Dumaguete. Another 2 hour bus for 90 PHP to reach Moalboal.

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How to get from Siquijor to Moalboal

If you are coming from Siquijor to Moalboal you have to go to Dumaguete first. The ferry costs around 200 PHP for an hour journey. Once in Dumaguete, you have to follow same steps mentioned above to reach Santander and Bato Bus Terminal. From Bato you will get a bus to Moalboal and the tricycle to your final destination.

Where to Stay in Moalboal

HOTEL SISTER INN

Hotel Sister Inn is a 2-star inn in Moalboal. The inns offers free Wi-fi, free parking and an all english breakfast for their guest. It is loacated 78.9km from Sibulan Airport. You can rent rooms for as low as $13 to $20. One of the best options as cheap hotels in Moalboal.

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JJ’S PLACE

JJ’s Place is 5 minutes walk from Panagsama Beach. And it is also walking distance to bar and restaurants. The place has a free WiFi, airport shuttle, has a bar, and also offer a wonderful breakfast. You can choose from 4 rooms categories. Room rates starts to $5 for their dorm room and $12 for their Budget double room and Deluxe Room.

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ARCHERY-ASIA NIPA HUTS & CAMPING

Archery-Asia is located in Archery-Asia Ranch and is 56 mi from Cebu City. The place offers free WiFi, campfire facilities, airport shuttle, free parking and also tea/coffee maker available in all rooms. The rooms also has a terrace and you have a garden view. You can choose from Standard Bungalow and Bungalow with Fan. Room rates for as low as $15 up to $20.

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CASA DE MOALBOAL VACATION HOME

Featuring a garden, an outdoor pool and sea views, Casa de Moalboal is located in Moalboal. Guests staying at this vacation home can use the terrace. Offering direct access to a patio, this air-conditioned vacation home comes with 1 separate bedroom. The vacation home also provides a seating area and a bathroom with a shower. A bicycle rental service is available at the vacation home. Room starts at $65 a night.

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PESCADORES SEAVIEW SUITES RESORT

Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace, Pescadores Seaview Suites is set in Moalboal in the Visayas Region, 19 mi from Alcoy. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms come with a dry rack and a fan. Views of the sea, pool or garden are featured in certain rooms. The private bathroom is equipped with shower facilities and free toiletries.

The 24-hour front desk staff can assist guests with luggage storage. There is a mini-market on-site. Guests can play table tennis, billiard, and board games at the resort. There is also a KTV room for karaoke sessions and a wellness facility for a massage. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. Their room rate starts at $48 for deluxe double room.

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Hope it’s useful this guide how to get from Cebu to Moalboal from different points of Cebu. Which one is your favorite way from Cebu City to Moalboal? Private transportation from Cebu airport to Moalboal or you prefer the cheapest way by bus from Cebu to Moalboal. Let us know in the comments below.

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