How to Get from Bantayan to Cebu City
How to get from Bantayan Island to Cebu City: ferry times from Sta. Fe, the Hagnaya crossing and private transfers from about $114.
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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Leaving Bantayan Island means a short ferry ride across the Visayan Sea to northern Cebu, then a road trip south to Cebu City. Plan your day around the ferry, because the crossing sets the pace for everything that follows.
Bantayan to Cebu by ferry
Aznar Shipping sails RO-RO ferries from Sta. Fe on Bantayan to Medellin (Kawit) on the Cebu mainland at 01:30, 08:30, 12:30 and 16:30 every day. The crossing takes about 45 minutes.[1][2]
Island Shipping Corporation runs the other crossing, from Sta. Fe to Hagnaya in San Remigio. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, and a regular passenger ticket costs PHP 300 (students PHP 240, children PHP 150).[3]
Ferries run subject to weather and port conditions, so arrive early and check with the operator before you set off.[1]
From the mainland port to Cebu City
Buses and vans continue from Medellin and Hagnaya to Cebu City along the northern highway. The last stretch into the city through Mandaue is often congested, so leave a generous buffer if you have a flight to catch.
Bantayan to Cebu by private transfer
A private car or van takes you from the island to Cebu City without changing vehicles at the port. On booking platforms, private transfers from Bantayan to Cebu start at about $114 and reach about $153 for the larger vehicles (November 2026). Options include a standard car for 2 people, an SUV for 4 and a minivan for 8.[2]
For Malapascua, a private boat for up to 7 passengers leaves from Bantayan and takes about 3 hours. On booking platforms it costs about $408 (November 2026).[2]
Comparing your options
| Mode | Duration |
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| Ferry Sta. Fe to Medellin (Aznar) | About 45 minutes[1][2] |
| Ferry Sta. Fe to Hagnaya (Island Shipping) | 1 to 1.5 hours[3] |
Tips for traveling from Bantayan to Cebu
- Book early at peak times: Holy Week and Christmas fill ferries and vans quickly.
- Watch the weather: Crossings can be delayed or cancelled in storms, so keep your schedule flexible.
- Allow buffer for flights: Add at least an extra hour for the road into Cebu City.
Timetable
| Taxi Cebu - Cebu $ 32.80โ70.29 1h โ 3h | |
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| Taxi Bantayan - Cebu $ 113.97โ151.97 10h | |
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| Ferry Bantayan - Cebu $ 5.70โ6.64 45m | |
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| Van Bantayan - Malapascua $ 406.12 3h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Bantayan to Cebu, including current prices and schedules.
Take a public ferry to the mainland and continue by bus. The Sta. Fe to Hagnaya ferry costs PHP 300 for a regular passenger ticket.
Take the ferry from Sta. Fe to Medellin, which takes about 45 minutes, and continue to Cebu City by private car or van.
The ferry crossing takes about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the port. The road to Cebu City comes on top and depends on traffic.
Aznar Shipping sails from Sta. Fe to Medellin (Kawit), and Island Shipping Corporation sails from Sta. Fe to Hagnaya.
Yes. Private transfers are available for 2 to 8 passengers, from a standard car to an SUV or minivan.
Yes, by private boat for up to 7 passengers. The trip takes about 3 hours and costs about $408 on booking platforms (November 2026).
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Aznar Shipping Corporation: Fleet, Routes and Schedules. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Bantayan to Cebu. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- [3] Island Shipping Corporation: Routes and Fare Guide: Hagnaya to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.