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How to Get from Busuanga to El Nido

Daily ferry from Coron on Busuanga Island to El Nido: departs 07:00, arrives 11:00, 4 hours, ₱2,600. Plan your Palawan island hop.

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Last updated: November 2, 2026

How to Get from Busuanga to El Nido

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One boat links two of Palawan's most photographed limestone landscapes. You leave the wreck-diving waters and lagoons around Coron on Busuanga Island in the morning and reach the cliffs of Bacuit Bay at El Nido before lunch.

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The ferry leaves from Coron town, which sits on Busuanga Island and has the main port.[1]

Busuanga to El Nido by Ferry

The MV November Cattleya sails from Coron to El Nido every day. It departs at 07:00, arrives at 11:00 and takes 4 hours. The fare is ₱2,600.[2]

Be at the port at least 2 hours before departure. Students, senior citizens and persons with disabilities get 20 percent off tickets bought on the operator's website.[2]

The boat sails back from El Nido to Coron daily at 12:30 and arrives at 16:30.[3]

Comparing Your Options

ModeFareDurationDeparture
Ferry (MV November Cattleya)₱2,600[2]4h07:00 daily

Tips for Traveling from Busuanga to El Nido

  • Book early in the dry season. The boat has a limited number of seats, so reserve ahead for peak months.
  • Bring a light jacket. It gets breezy on deck and cool inside.
  • Keep your day free. The boat arrives at 11:00, so you can check in and still catch the afternoon light in Bacuit Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Busuanga to El Nido?

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

What is the cheapest way to get from Busuanga to El Nido?

The daily ferry from Coron to El Nido at ₱2,600 one way. Students, seniors and persons with disabilities get 20 percent off when they book on the operator's website.

What is the fastest way to get from Busuanga to El Nido?

The ferry from Coron takes 4 hours, leaving at 07:00 and arriving at 11:00.

How long does it take to get from Busuanga to El Nido?

The crossing takes 4 hours, from 07:00 to 11:00. Add the transfer from Busuanga Airport to Coron port.

When does the ferry leave Coron?

At 07:00 every day. Be at the port at least 2 hours before departure.

Is there a ferry back from El Nido to Coron?

Yes. It leaves El Nido daily at 12:30 and arrives in Coron at 16:30.

Sources and background

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

  1. [1] Palawan Council for Sustainable Development: Baseline Report on Coastal Resources for Coron, Municipality. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  2. [2] Atienza Interisland Ferries Inc.: Coron to El Nido. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  3. [3] Atienza Interisland Ferries Inc.: El Nido to Coron. Retrieved October 29, 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.