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Here's your complete commuting guide for Tagbilaran, Bohol.



Despite being the capital of Bohol, and despite its relative size, Tagbilaran does not feel like a big city. In some respects the city feels more like a provincial town rather than the bustling capital city of one of the Philippines' best-known provinces, and rightfully so.

Tagbilaran, Bohol

Few establishments are open 24 hours, many stores are closed on Sunday, traffic is almost non-existent, and Tagbilaranons (as local residents are called) seem to be more relaxed than their counterparts in larger cities.

ALSO READ: Where to Eat in Tagbilaran (Best Restaurants in Bohol)

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WHAT TO BRING FOR BOHOL

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

Shopee is my go-to app for things I needed like the ones above. If you'd like discounts and vouchers, you may get the best offers here:

Best Time to Visit Tagbilaran, Bohol 

Tagbilaran is the site of several festivals every year. The best reasons to jump on a flight to Bohol (Tagbilaran) are for the Ubi Festival (January), Sandugo Festival (July), and the Saulog Festival (May). See all festivals celebrated in Bohol.

Sandugo Festival in Bohol


Tagbilaran Ports & Tranport Terminals

Here are the major ports and transport terminals in Tagbilaran, Bohol:

Bohol–Panglao International Airport

Bohol–Panglao International Airport, also known as New Bohol International Airport, is a new airport on Panglao Island in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

Bohol–Panglao International Airport

The airport is dubbed as the first eco-airport in the Philippines and the country’s green gateway. It replaced Tagbilaran Airport to support Bohol’s increased passenger traffic due to tourism. Close to Tagbilaran City, BPIA is serving as the gateway to Panglao Island and the rest of mainland Bohol for domestic and international flights.


Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT)

Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT)

The Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) located in the city district of Dao serves as the terminal point for public transport vehicles serving the inter-city routes within the province and also serves as the embarkation point for passengers taking the Pan-Philippine Highway (AH26) bus route from Tagbilaran to Metro Manila.


Tagbilaran City Tourist Pier

The Port of Tagbilaran is the city’s main seaport and is located on the northern edge of the city. Travelers to and from Bohol uses the port as its main mode of entry, more so than the airport. The port attends to more or less 5,000 passengers daily coming from Cebu on board fast crafts and regular ferries coming from Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Cebu and Manila; not to mention cargo ships.

Tagbilaran City Tourist

Tagbilaran seaport now referred to by locals as the “Tagbilaran City Tourist Pier” is well-equipped and spacious. A terminal or waiting area for passengers is provided. Ticket booths, food and souvenir stalls are available inside the terminal.

Outside the terminal is a wide parking area where vans for hire are parked. A specified area is set aside for small multi-cabs that will bring passengers direct to the Integrated Integrated Terminal in Dao. Tricycles are also available outside if your destination is within city limits only.



How to get to Tagbilaran, Bohol

There are many ways to travel to Tagbilaran, Bohol from any points in the Philippines (major cities like Manila, Cebu and Davao). Here are some of the best routes and transportation for Tagbilaran, Bohol:


Tagbilaran by Bus

Most buses serving Tagbilaran from other towns in Bohol, as well as all buses from other cities in the Philippines, terminate at the Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT), Alfonso L. Uy St, Dao (in the northern outskirts of the city, beside the Island City Mall).

Southern Star Transit

The relatively structure also houses the terminal for vans serving the rest of Bohol: vans are to the left of the entrance, while buses are to the right. Southern Star Transit has a bus to/from the Integrated bus terminal to Alona beach every 45 min from 5:45AM till 6PM for ₱50.


Tagbilaran by Ferry

There are boats going to neighboring islands in the Visayas, as well as to Luzon and Mindanao. Two types of ships transport passengers to Tagbilaran: fast ferries (catamarans) and regular ferries. Fares on regular ferries are cheaper than with fast ferries, although the travel times are longer (for instance, the regular ferry to Cebu takes five hours versus two hours with a fast ferry).

SuperCat by 2go Travel

Tagbilaran City Tourist Pier

Handles more than 5,000 travellers on a daily basis. When leaving Tagbilaran, departing passengers have to pay a "terminal fee" of ₱20. Some boat tickets however already include the fee into the cost of the ticket, so check first before paying.


Fast ferries

Three companies provide fast ferry service. Fares are normally around ₱400-500 one-way, with all three companies offering promotions for buying tickets early.

Weesam Express

For example, a round-trip ticket between Cebu and Tagbilaran bought at least two days in advance on Weesam express is ₱500, inclusive of passenger service charges. Sunday ferries from Tagbilaran to Cebu are often fully booked, so book ahead or use the port in Tubigon, if leaving on a Sunday.

2GO Travel has three trips daily between Tagbilaran and Cebu City:
  • Route: Pier 4 Cebu International Port - Tagbilaran
    Derparture Time: 9:15AM, 1:35PM, 6:05PM
    Return: 7AM, 11:25AM, 3:55PM
    Fare: ₱945 per head [ Reserve a Ticket ]

OceanJet has the most services to Tagbilaran, with six daily trips to Cebu, and two to Dumaguete which then travel on to Siquijor.

Weesam Express has three daily trips between Tagbilaran and Cebu.

Regular ferries

There are two ferry companies with boats to Cebu City: Lite Ferry and Trans Asia Shipping.

Trans Asia Shipping

Fares are ₱370 for regular seats (open-air), ₱370 for a Lying (bed) (open-air) and for Tourist class A/C lying (bed) it is ₱520 (Aug 2022).
  • Lite Shipping Corporation has two daily services, leaving Cebu at 13:00 and 10PM, returning to Cebu from Tagbilaran at noon and 10:30PM. [ Reserve a Ticket ]
  • Trans Asia from Cebu to Tagbilaran every Monday 7AM. and from Tagbilaran to Cebu every Sunday at 10PM. [ Reserve a Ticket ]
  • Lite Shipping has a ferry 3 times a week M W Sa at 8PM from Tagbilaran to Plaridel via Larena Siquijor. [ Reserve a Ticket ]
  • Lite Shipping has a ferry from Tagbilaran to Argao on Cebu island twice a day 8AM and 4PM. (From Argao you can get a bus to Dumaguete).
  • Trans Asia has a ferry 3 times a week from Tagbilaran to Cagayan de Oro.


Tagbilaran by Air

Since November 2018, Tagbilaran has been served by the Bohol–Panglao International Airport (TAG IATA), the only airport in Bohol with commercial service. The old Tagbilaran Airport in downtown Tagbilaran is closed.

Cebu Pacific

Air Asia, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines all have flights to Panglao Airport. While most flights to the city originate from Manila, since 2018, there has been a boom in air service to the city, and it is now possible to fly from Boracay, Cagayan de Oro, Metro Cebu, Davao and Angeles. International service was also introduced, with Jeju Air flying from Seoul.

Ground Transportation

Buses connect the airport with the Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal (Island City Mall) via Alona Beach and downtown Panglao, operated by Southern Star Transit, with service every 45 minutes from 5:45AM until 6PM. fare of ₱50.


Airline Promo Fares

If you are looking for cheap flights in the Philippines, see airlines listed below or view all promo fares:

Cheapest Flights and Airline Tickets Online Booking

How To Book a Trip / Reserve a Ticket

Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can get a ticket or check available trips online:
  • Go to this link and INPUT the origin and destination in the search box (eg. Manila - Boracay)
  • Input the dates of your desired arrival.
  • Choose if it is One-way or Return trip.
  • Choose the number of seats you wish to book or reserve
  • Then click Find Tickets to search for the available trips




Getting Around Tagbilaran


By tricycle

With over 3,000 of them throughout the city, tricycles are the main form of public transportation in Tagbilaran, and can be hailed from any part of the city. They can normally seat up to two people (three if the "seat" behind the driver is counted), with a small luggage space provided on the back.

Tricycles in Tagbilaran City

Fares vary according to distance (regular fare: ₱8/person), with drivers charging more to reach Island City Mall and Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal, the seaport, or destinations beyond city limits. Tricycles may also be chartered as well for day tours of the city and surrounding towns.


By jeepney or bus

Aside from tricycles, jeepneys are the other main form of transport in Tagbilaran, with many routes converging at the Island City Mall and the Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal. Some routes, particularly to the northwestern part of the city and to Panglao Island, also converge at points within the city center, such as Tagbilaran City Square. Jeepneys may either ply routes within the city, or may go to surrounding towns. The fare is ₱10 for the first 4 km (2.5 mi) (which covers most of the city area), plus ₱1 for every additional km beyond that.

Jeepneys in Tagbilaran

Jeepney routes in Tagbilaran are not numbered. However, it is easy to determine what kind of route a jeepney plies: city jeepneys will normally identify specific points and roads within the city (eg: Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, the Island City Mall, etc.) while provincial jeepneys will only mention the town served from Tagbilaran (i.e. Baclayon, Panglao)

Buses which serve the rest of Bohol also stop at points within Tagbilaran, although they do not go through the city center. Buses are useful mostly for heading towards the Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal, where it is possible to transfer to tricycles and jeepneys serving the rest of the city.


By taxi

There are white taxis in the city, though they are not plentiful and they are mostly found at the airport, seaport and major malls. Taxi rates are the same as in major urban centers such as Manila and Cebu: taxis in Tagbilaran charge a ₱40 flagdown rate, plus ₱3.50 for every additional 300 m.

It is not uncommon however to negotiate rates when going outside the city, especially to Panglao, as the taxi driver has to drive back to Tagbilaran without passengers.



ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN BOHOL

Klook.com

Best Things to do in Bohol

Philippine Tarsier
  • Pay a visit to one of the world's smallest primates - the Philippine Tarsier - at the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary

  • For extreme adventures, head to Danao Adventure Park for thrilling activities like ziplining or river kayaking

  • Heed the siren of Bohol's pristine beaches and relax in any of the popular beach strips like Panglao Beach, Dumaluan Beach, Doljo Beach, and Alona Beach



ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA


Tagbilaran Hotels & Resorts Accommodation

Here are top-rated resort accommodation near Tagbilaran, Bohol:
The Bellevue Resort



READ NEXT


IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please let us know by leaving a message in the comment box below.


Tagbilaran Transportation Guide: Travel Bohol by Plane, Bus & Ferry (Routes & Schedule)


Here's your complete commuting guide for Tagbilaran, Bohol.



Despite being the capital of Bohol, and despite its relative size, Tagbilaran does not feel like a big city. In some respects the city feels more like a provincial town rather than the bustling capital city of one of the Philippines' best-known provinces, and rightfully so.

Tagbilaran, Bohol

Few establishments are open 24 hours, many stores are closed on Sunday, traffic is almost non-existent, and Tagbilaranons (as local residents are called) seem to be more relaxed than their counterparts in larger cities.

ALSO READ: Where to Eat in Tagbilaran (Best Restaurants in Bohol)

Loading...

WHAT TO BRING FOR BOHOL

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

Shopee is my go-to app for things I needed like the ones above. If you'd like discounts and vouchers, you may get the best offers here:

Best Time to Visit Tagbilaran, Bohol 

Tagbilaran is the site of several festivals every year. The best reasons to jump on a flight to Bohol (Tagbilaran) are for the Ubi Festival (January), Sandugo Festival (July), and the Saulog Festival (May). See all festivals celebrated in Bohol.

Sandugo Festival in Bohol


Tagbilaran Ports & Tranport Terminals

Here are the major ports and transport terminals in Tagbilaran, Bohol:

Bohol–Panglao International Airport

Bohol–Panglao International Airport, also known as New Bohol International Airport, is a new airport on Panglao Island in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

Bohol–Panglao International Airport

The airport is dubbed as the first eco-airport in the Philippines and the country’s green gateway. It replaced Tagbilaran Airport to support Bohol’s increased passenger traffic due to tourism. Close to Tagbilaran City, BPIA is serving as the gateway to Panglao Island and the rest of mainland Bohol for domestic and international flights.


Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT)

Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT)

The Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) located in the city district of Dao serves as the terminal point for public transport vehicles serving the inter-city routes within the province and also serves as the embarkation point for passengers taking the Pan-Philippine Highway (AH26) bus route from Tagbilaran to Metro Manila.


Tagbilaran City Tourist Pier

The Port of Tagbilaran is the city’s main seaport and is located on the northern edge of the city. Travelers to and from Bohol uses the port as its main mode of entry, more so than the airport. The port attends to more or less 5,000 passengers daily coming from Cebu on board fast crafts and regular ferries coming from Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Cebu and Manila; not to mention cargo ships.

Tagbilaran City Tourist

Tagbilaran seaport now referred to by locals as the “Tagbilaran City Tourist Pier” is well-equipped and spacious. A terminal or waiting area for passengers is provided. Ticket booths, food and souvenir stalls are available inside the terminal.

Outside the terminal is a wide parking area where vans for hire are parked. A specified area is set aside for small multi-cabs that will bring passengers direct to the Integrated Integrated Terminal in Dao. Tricycles are also available outside if your destination is within city limits only.



How to get to Tagbilaran, Bohol

There are many ways to travel to Tagbilaran, Bohol from any points in the Philippines (major cities like Manila, Cebu and Davao). Here are some of the best routes and transportation for Tagbilaran, Bohol:


Tagbilaran by Bus

Most buses serving Tagbilaran from other towns in Bohol, as well as all buses from other cities in the Philippines, terminate at the Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT), Alfonso L. Uy St, Dao (in the northern outskirts of the city, beside the Island City Mall).

Southern Star Transit

The relatively structure also houses the terminal for vans serving the rest of Bohol: vans are to the left of the entrance, while buses are to the right. Southern Star Transit has a bus to/from the Integrated bus terminal to Alona beach every 45 min from 5:45AM till 6PM for ₱50.


Tagbilaran by Ferry

There are boats going to neighboring islands in the Visayas, as well as to Luzon and Mindanao. Two types of ships transport passengers to Tagbilaran: fast ferries (catamarans) and regular ferries. Fares on regular ferries are cheaper than with fast ferries, although the travel times are longer (for instance, the regular ferry to Cebu takes five hours versus two hours with a fast ferry).

SuperCat by 2go Travel

Tagbilaran City Tourist Pier

Handles more than 5,000 travellers on a daily basis. When leaving Tagbilaran, departing passengers have to pay a "terminal fee" of ₱20. Some boat tickets however already include the fee into the cost of the ticket, so check first before paying.


Fast ferries

Three companies provide fast ferry service. Fares are normally around ₱400-500 one-way, with all three companies offering promotions for buying tickets early.

Weesam Express

For example, a round-trip ticket between Cebu and Tagbilaran bought at least two days in advance on Weesam express is ₱500, inclusive of passenger service charges. Sunday ferries from Tagbilaran to Cebu are often fully booked, so book ahead or use the port in Tubigon, if leaving on a Sunday.

2GO Travel has three trips daily between Tagbilaran and Cebu City:
  • Route: Pier 4 Cebu International Port - Tagbilaran
    Derparture Time: 9:15AM, 1:35PM, 6:05PM
    Return: 7AM, 11:25AM, 3:55PM
    Fare: ₱945 per head [ Reserve a Ticket ]

OceanJet has the most services to Tagbilaran, with six daily trips to Cebu, and two to Dumaguete which then travel on to Siquijor.

Weesam Express has three daily trips between Tagbilaran and Cebu.

Regular ferries

There are two ferry companies with boats to Cebu City: Lite Ferry and Trans Asia Shipping.

Trans Asia Shipping

Fares are ₱370 for regular seats (open-air), ₱370 for a Lying (bed) (open-air) and for Tourist class A/C lying (bed) it is ₱520 (Aug 2022).
  • Lite Shipping Corporation has two daily services, leaving Cebu at 13:00 and 10PM, returning to Cebu from Tagbilaran at noon and 10:30PM. [ Reserve a Ticket ]
  • Trans Asia from Cebu to Tagbilaran every Monday 7AM. and from Tagbilaran to Cebu every Sunday at 10PM. [ Reserve a Ticket ]
  • Lite Shipping has a ferry 3 times a week M W Sa at 8PM from Tagbilaran to Plaridel via Larena Siquijor. [ Reserve a Ticket ]
  • Lite Shipping has a ferry from Tagbilaran to Argao on Cebu island twice a day 8AM and 4PM. (From Argao you can get a bus to Dumaguete).
  • Trans Asia has a ferry 3 times a week from Tagbilaran to Cagayan de Oro.


Tagbilaran by Air

Since November 2018, Tagbilaran has been served by the Bohol–Panglao International Airport (TAG IATA), the only airport in Bohol with commercial service. The old Tagbilaran Airport in downtown Tagbilaran is closed.

Cebu Pacific

Air Asia, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines all have flights to Panglao Airport. While most flights to the city originate from Manila, since 2018, there has been a boom in air service to the city, and it is now possible to fly from Boracay, Cagayan de Oro, Metro Cebu, Davao and Angeles. International service was also introduced, with Jeju Air flying from Seoul.

Ground Transportation

Buses connect the airport with the Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal (Island City Mall) via Alona Beach and downtown Panglao, operated by Southern Star Transit, with service every 45 minutes from 5:45AM until 6PM. fare of ₱50.


Airline Promo Fares

If you are looking for cheap flights in the Philippines, see airlines listed below or view all promo fares:

Cheapest Flights and Airline Tickets Online Booking

How To Book a Trip / Reserve a Ticket

Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can get a ticket or check available trips online:
  • Go to this link and INPUT the origin and destination in the search box (eg. Manila - Boracay)
  • Input the dates of your desired arrival.
  • Choose if it is One-way or Return trip.
  • Choose the number of seats you wish to book or reserve
  • Then click Find Tickets to search for the available trips




Getting Around Tagbilaran


By tricycle

With over 3,000 of them throughout the city, tricycles are the main form of public transportation in Tagbilaran, and can be hailed from any part of the city. They can normally seat up to two people (three if the "seat" behind the driver is counted), with a small luggage space provided on the back.

Tricycles in Tagbilaran City

Fares vary according to distance (regular fare: ₱8/person), with drivers charging more to reach Island City Mall and Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal, the seaport, or destinations beyond city limits. Tricycles may also be chartered as well for day tours of the city and surrounding towns.


By jeepney or bus

Aside from tricycles, jeepneys are the other main form of transport in Tagbilaran, with many routes converging at the Island City Mall and the Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal. Some routes, particularly to the northwestern part of the city and to Panglao Island, also converge at points within the city center, such as Tagbilaran City Square. Jeepneys may either ply routes within the city, or may go to surrounding towns. The fare is ₱10 for the first 4 km (2.5 mi) (which covers most of the city area), plus ₱1 for every additional km beyond that.

Jeepneys in Tagbilaran

Jeepney routes in Tagbilaran are not numbered. However, it is easy to determine what kind of route a jeepney plies: city jeepneys will normally identify specific points and roads within the city (eg: Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, the Island City Mall, etc.) while provincial jeepneys will only mention the town served from Tagbilaran (i.e. Baclayon, Panglao)

Buses which serve the rest of Bohol also stop at points within Tagbilaran, although they do not go through the city center. Buses are useful mostly for heading towards the Tagbilaran City Integrated Bus Terminal, where it is possible to transfer to tricycles and jeepneys serving the rest of the city.


By taxi

There are white taxis in the city, though they are not plentiful and they are mostly found at the airport, seaport and major malls. Taxi rates are the same as in major urban centers such as Manila and Cebu: taxis in Tagbilaran charge a ₱40 flagdown rate, plus ₱3.50 for every additional 300 m.

It is not uncommon however to negotiate rates when going outside the city, especially to Panglao, as the taxi driver has to drive back to Tagbilaran without passengers.



ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN BOHOL

Klook.com

Best Things to do in Bohol

Philippine Tarsier
  • Pay a visit to one of the world's smallest primates - the Philippine Tarsier - at the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary

  • For extreme adventures, head to Danao Adventure Park for thrilling activities like ziplining or river kayaking

  • Heed the siren of Bohol's pristine beaches and relax in any of the popular beach strips like Panglao Beach, Dumaluan Beach, Doljo Beach, and Alona Beach



ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA


Tagbilaran Hotels & Resorts Accommodation

Here are top-rated resort accommodation near Tagbilaran, Bohol:
The Bellevue Resort



READ NEXT


IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please let us know by leaving a message in the comment box below.


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