How to get fromLegazpi to Manila

Why visit Manila?

Manila is the capital of the Philippines — an old city often disregarded by travellers who use it only as a gateway to the country’s more visually appealing islands. But if you have an extra day in your itinerary, we think Manila’s colourful history is a great way to kick off your trip.

Explore the walled city of Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church — all of which were first built in the late 1500s. Art and anthropology also attract many locals to Manila. You will find here the National Museum, a complex of three museum buildings that tell the story of the Filipinos.

There are 2 ways to travel the 500 kilometers (311 miles) from Legazpi to Manila. You can choose between the bus and flight. The journey takes 1 hour 20 minutes to 10 hours and the quickest way is by flight. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by flight with tickets starting at 1,100 PHP ($19.20).

Flying from Legazpi to Manila  is not only faster, but it is also cheaper than taking the bus if you book your flight early enough.

Cebu Pacific offers the cheapest fares for this route, with ticket prices starting from 1,100 PHP ($19.20) for a one-way economy trip.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) also offers a few flights daily, but it’s usually more expensive. When flights with Cebu Pacific are fully booked, then booking with PAL is your alternative.

Planes depart from Bicol International Airport and land at Terminal 2 or 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The terminal depends on which airline you pick.

Tip: Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines offer many promotions annually. Keep an eye out for these promos so you can book cheap flights for this route!

TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to reduce your impact on the environment.

If for some reason you decide to take the bus from Legazpi to Manila, prepare to travel for around 9 hours 45 minutes to 10 hours. We recommend taking a night bus so that you won’t lose a day on travelling and you could also save a night on accommodation.

Fares start from 1,330 PHP ($23) for a regular tourist bus from Legazpi to Manila.

Departure and arrival station

All buses depart from Grand Central Terminal within Legazpi city centre.

Penafrancia Tours and Bicol Isarog park at Parañaque Integrated Terminal, located 9 km southwest of Makati.

DLTB Co., on the other hand, makes a short stopover in Pasay City before heading to its terminal in Aurora, Cubao. Double-check your bus company’s drop-off and endpoints to know which one is the best option for your destination in Metro Manila.