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How to Get from Sorsogon to Manila

From Sorsogon to Manila by bus, about 12 hours, or by flight from Bicol International Airport near Legazpi, with Philippine Airlines departure times.

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Last updated: October 27, 2026

How to Get from Sorsogon to Manila

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Sorsogon lies at the southern tip of Luzon, so the way to Manila crosses the whole Bicol peninsula and then runs up the Pan-Philippine Highway.

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Sorsogon to Manila by Bus

The bus from Manila to southern Sorsogon takes around 12 hours.[1] In Manila, buses to Bicol board at PITX Gate 4 on the second floor, and booth 1 sells the Bicol air-conditioned tickets.[2]

Sorsogon to Manila by Flight

You can also fly from Bicol International Airport near Legazpi in Albay. Philippine Airlines flies to Manila 4 times a day, at 06:45, 11:15, 15:30 and 21:30, and the flight takes about 1 hour.[3] The road between the airport and Barcelona in southern Sorsogon takes around 2 hours.[1] Cebu Pacific flies from Legazpi too.[4]

The terminal of Bicol International Airport
The terminal of Bicol International AirportPhoto: Dexbaldon / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Manila to Legazpi Flights

In the other direction, Philippine Airlines flies from Manila to Legazpi at 04:45, 09:30, 13:45 and 19:00.[3] Barcelona in southern Sorsogon is 565 km from Manila and 35 km from Sorsogon City, so the bus trip is a full day or a night.[1]

Getting to PITX

PITX opened in December 2018 on Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard next to CAVITEX.[5] The EDSA Carousel serves it from Cubao, Megamall, Pasay Rotonda, EDSA Ayala (MRT), MOA and MCU.[2]

Timetable

Sorsogon - Manila More info / Tickets
Bus Sorsogon - Manila $ 28.51–38.96 10h 38m – 14h
  • →  Regular WC 16:30, 16:45, 17:00
  • →  Elite 17:15, 17:30
  • →  Skybus WC 08:00, 08:15, 17:30, 17:45
  • →  Regular 17:00, 17:15

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Sorsogon to Manila?

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

How long is the bus from Sorsogon to Manila?

Around 12 hours.

Where do Bicol buses leave in Manila?

From PITX Gate 4 on the second floor. Booth 1 sells the Bicol air-conditioned tickets.

Is there a flight from near Sorsogon to Manila?

Yes, from Bicol International Airport near Legazpi. Philippine Airlines flies at 06:45, 11:15, 15:30 and 21:30, and the flight takes about 1 hour.

How far is the airport from southern Sorsogon?

The road between the airport and Barcelona in southern Sorsogon takes around 2 hours.

Which airlines fly from Legazpi to Manila?

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.

How far is Sorsogon from Manila?

Barcelona in southern Sorsogon is 565 km from Manila and 35 km from Sorsogon City.

Sources and background

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

  1. [1] LGU Barcelona, Sorsogon: AgriHope: There is Hope in Agriculture (LGU Barcelona-owned Tourism Farm Site). Retrieved October 27, 2026.
  2. [2] Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX): Transport: gates, booths, routes. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  3. [3] Philippine Airlines: Domestic Winter Timetable (October 25, 2026 - March 27, 2027, as of October 19, 2026). Retrieved October 27, 2026.
  4. [4] Cebu Pacific: Cebu Pacific Destinations, Airports, and Terminal Numbers. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  5. [5] Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX): Home. Retrieved October 21, 2026.

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