If you are planning a trip to the Philippines and want to connect two of its best-known islands, Siargao and Bohol, you’re in the right place. Here we’ll explain how to get from Siargao to Bohol step by step.
The first thing to know is that with both options you’ll need to go via Cebu. It’s the fastest way to get from Siargao to Bohol. Of course, you could also visit intermediate islands such as Camiguin or Leyte, but the simplest way is to do it via the Visayas capital.
How to get from Siargao to Bohol fast: flight + ferry
This is the fastest way to get from Siargao to Bohol. Here’s how to do it, step by step:
- Book a flight from Siargao to Cebú: these flights take about 1 hour and are operated by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air (or its Cebgo subsidiary).
There are now several daily frequencies from Siargao to Cebú, but we recommend booking in advance, since it’s not unusual for tickets to sell out and for prices to rise if you buy close to the date. As long as you book ahead, prices usually range from 25€-50€.
Book flights from Siargao to Cebú
- Take a taxi or a bus to Pier 1 at the Port of Cebú: at Cebú airport you can use the white taxis you’ll see outside the terminal (not the yellow ones, which are more expensive). Sometimes there’s a line, but it usually moves quickly. Another convenient option (though a tad pricier) is to get a Grab car via the app. Depending on traffic, the price will vary, but it normally comes to just over 250 pesos. The ride can take from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
For budget travelers, there’s a bus called MyBus that runs from the airport to the SM City mall (40 pesos) and from there to the port. It’s a cheaper but slower option.
- The last step to get from Siargao to Bohol is to take one of the boats from Cebú to Bohol (Tagbilaran): Companies such as Oceanjet depart frequently from 5:00 to 17:40, with some night options like Lite Shipping (at 22:00 to Tagbilaran and at 1:00 to Tubigon). Prices are around 800 pesos.
- Once in Tagbilaran, depending on where your accommodation in Bohol is, you’ll need to take another transfer:
- If you’re going to Alona Beach/Panglao: you can opt for a taxi (500 pesos), a tricycle (300 pesos) or a jeepney (25 pesos). More details here.
- If you’re going to Loboc: you can take a tricycle to Dao Terminal for about 20 pesos and then a jeepney or bus for around 50 pesos. You can also negotiate a taxi. More info in How to get to Loboc.
- If you’re going to Anda: you can take a bus (100 pesos) or a van (120 pesos). In How to get to Anda we tell you more. If you want extra comfort, we can share a contact for a private car to Anda.
How to get from Siargao to Bohol on a budget: ferry + ferry
If you want to get from Siargao to Bohol in the cheapest way, you’ll have no choice but to spend a few extra hours on the journey. Still, this option has the advantage that part of it is overnight, so you’d also be saving a night’s hotel. Let’s go—here’s how to get from Siargao to Bohol step by step:
- Take a boat from Siargao (Dapa) to Surigao: the journey takes 2.5 to 3 hours. Check schedules from Siargao in advance, but typically there are boats from 4:00 to 15:30. The only one you can book online is Evaristo and Sons.
- Take a boat from Surigao to Cebú: at the moment there are 2 companies doing this route. Cockalion Shipping departs every day except Sundays at 19:00. Starlite Ferries operates every day except Sundays at 9:00 (in the morning). On all of them you have the option to sleep in a bed, and you can choose between areas with or without air conditioning and private cabins. Prices start at 1,200 pesos. You can book online for Starlite tickets, not for Cockalion for now. The journey takes about 10 hours and they usually arrive at Pier 3 or 4. So you can walk or take a taxi to Terminal 1, which is where the ferries to Bohol depart from.
- Take a boat from Cebú to Bohol (Tagbilaran): we cover everything in the section above.
- Take public transport to your final destination in Bohol or Panglao: we cover everything in the section above.
How to get from Bohol to Siargao
If you’re thinking of doing the trip in the opposite direction, i.e., getting from Bohol to Siargao, you just need to follow the steps above in reverse. That is:
a) How to get from Bohol to Siargao by ferry + flight
Here’s the step-by-step:
- Take the first boat from Tagbilaran to Cebú so you arrive at the airport in time. You can make your booking here.
- Go by taxi or bus from the port to Cebú airport—you’ll need the domestic terminal. Above we explain this route in more detail, but allow between 45 minutes and 1 hour.
- Take a flight from Cebú to Siargao. The flight takes about 1 hour. Prices depend on dates and how far in advance you book. You may find them from 25€ up to 80€ or more in peak demand. We recommend booking early if you don’t want to pay extra.
Book flights from Cebú to Siargao
b) How to get from Bohol to Siargao by ferry + ferry
Here’s the step-by-step:
- Take a boat from Tagbilaran to Cebú: allow roughly 2 hours and plan to change port terminal, bearing in mind the schedule of the Cebú to Surigao ferry. You can make your booking here.
- Take a boat from Cebú to Surigao: there are 2 companies covering the route. Cockalion Shipping departs every day except Saturdays at 19:00. Starlite Ferries departs every day except Saturdays at 21:00. Tickets cost around 1,200 pesos for a bed. You can book Starlite tickets here. The journey takes about 10 hours.
- Take a boat from Surigao to Dapa (Siargao): they start operating at around 4:00 and the boat takes about 2.5 hours. Here you can see schedules and prices for the only one that can be bought online.
To find out how to get from Siargao airport to anywhere on the island or vice versa, you can read Cómo moverse por Siargao.
Do you have any questions about how to get from Siargao to Bohol? Ask us in the comments—we’ll be happy to help!
Plus, in the Bohol Guide and the Siargao Guide you’ll find all the information you need to enjoy these two beautiful destinations in the Philippines.
