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How to Get from Bohol to Tagbilaran

How to reach Tagbilaran from Panglao and the rest of Bohol, plus the airport and what to see in the city: the cathedral, the Blood Compact Shrine and the museum.

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Last updated: October 27, 2026

How to Get from Bohol to Tagbilaran

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Tagbilaran is the capital city of Bohol, and almost every journey on the island starts or ends here: a flight, a ferry, a day of sightseeing or the ride back from the beach.

Train, Bus, Flight and Ferry tickets

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Panglao to Tagbilaran

Panglao Island has two towns. Dauis lies only 3 km from the capital,[1] and Panglao, the southernmost town of Bohol, has the beaches of Alona, Dumaluan, Doljo and Libaong.[2] Dauis is worth a stop on the way: Hinagdanan Cave in Barangay Bingag has an underground pool with stalactites and stalagmites, and Bohol Bee Farm in Barangay Dao serves organic meals and homemade ice cream.[1]

Hotels and resorts can arrange a car or van to the city, and for a short hop you can take a tricycle. Agree the fare before you get in.

Arriving by Air

Flights to Bohol land at Bohol-Panglao International Airport on Panglao Island. It opened in 2018 and has flights to Manila, Davao, Palawan, Clark and Iloilo, plus international flights to Busan and Incheon.[3] Because the airport is on Panglao, allow time for the road transfer into Tagbilaran if you have a ferry to catch.

What to See in Tagbilaran

  • St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral stands on Carlos P. Garcia Avenue next to city hall and the plaza, and its history goes back to Jesuit missionaries in 1595.[4]
  • The Blood Compact Shrine marks the first treaty of friendship between Spaniards and Filipinos, the Sandugo or "one blood", and looks out over the sea.[4]
  • National Museum Bohol is housed in the former Provincial Capitol.[4]

Every July the Sandugo Festival fills the city for a month with events, including a re-enactment of the blood compact between Sikatuna and Legazpi.[4]

Timetable

Bohol - Bohol More info / Tickets
Bus Bohol - Bohol $ 2.50 50m
  • →  Tourist AC 05:30, 06:10, 06:50, 07:30, 08:10, 08:50, 09:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10, 12:50, 13:30, 14:10, 14:50, 15:30, 16:10, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00
  • ←  Tourist AC 05:30, 06:10, 06:50, 07:30, 08:10, 08:50, 09:30, 10:10, 10:50, 11:30, 12:10, 12:50, 13:30, 14:10, 14:50, 15:30, 16:10, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00
Bohol - Tagbilaran More info / Tickets
Taxi Bohol - Tagbilaran $ 22.54–27.74 1h 10m
  • →  Van 9pax
  • →  Economy 3pax
Panglao - Tagbilaran More info / Tickets
Taxi Panglao - Tagbilaran $ 10.89–31.22 30m – 40m
  • →  Minivan 7pax
  • →  Standard 3pax
  • →  SUV 5pax
  • →  Van 8pax
  • →  Small Tricycle
  • →  Big Tricycle
  • →  Comfort 3pax
  • →  SUV 6pax

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Bohol to Tagbilaran?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Bohol to Tagbilaran, including current prices and schedules.

How far is Panglao from Tagbilaran?

Dauis, the first town on Panglao Island, is 3 km from the capital. Panglao town and its beaches lie further south on the same island.

Which airport serves Tagbilaran and Bohol?

Bohol-Panglao International Airport on Panglao Island, which opened in 2018. It has flights to Manila, Davao, Palawan, Clark and Iloilo.

What is worth seeing in Tagbilaran?

St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral, the Blood Compact Shrine on the waterfront and National Museum Bohol in the former Provincial Capitol.

When is the Sandugo Festival?

Every July. The month-long festival re-enacts the blood compact between Sikatuna and Legazpi.

Is it easy to find a ride from Panglao to Tagbilaran?

Hotels and resorts can arrange a car or van, and tricycles cover short distances. Agree the fare before you set off.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Bohol Provincial Government (Provincial Tourism Office): Dauis - Behold Bohol. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  2. [2] Bohol Provincial Tourism Office (Behold Bohol): Panglao. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  3. [3] Bohol Provincial Government (BEDIPO): Infrastructure - Tap Bohol. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  4. [4] Bohol Provincial Tourism Office (Behold Bohol): Tagbilaran City. Retrieved October 20, 2026.

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