{"id":13692,"date":"2024-11-02T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T10:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/fortbewegung-cebu\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T15:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T15:46:45","slug":"getting-around-cebu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/getting-around-cebu\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Around Cebu: How to Get from A to B"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cebu is a versatile island with plenty of adventure and exploring to offer. But before you can reach all those beautiful places, you need to know how best to get from A to B. In this article I\u2019ll give you an overview of the different ways to get around Cebu \u2014 from taxis and scooters to buses and rental cars \u2014 and how to use them best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Info:<\/strong> Cebu is a long, narrow island in the central Philippines. It is about <strong>196 kilometers long<\/strong> and on average <strong>32 kilometers wide<\/strong>. With an area of around <strong>4,943 square kilometers<\/strong>, it is one of the country\u2019s largest islands and offers both coastal landscapes and a mountainous interior. So choosing the right transport on Cebu really matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h3>Contents<\/h3><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#taxi-auf-cebu-bequem-und-erschwinglich\">Taxis on Cebu \u2014 Comfortable and affordable<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#jeepneys-in-cebu-city-gunstig-aber-oft-uberfullt\">Jeepneys in Cebu City \u2014 Cheap, but often crowded<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tricycles-auf-cebu-fur-kurzstrecken-in-kleineren-orten\">Tricycles on Cebu \u2014 For short trips in smaller towns<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#roller-auf-cebu-flexibel-und-abenteuerlich\">Scooters on Cebu \u2014 Flexible and adventurous<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mietwagen-cebu-ideal-fur-familien\">Rental cars on Cebu \u2014 Ideal for families<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bus-auf-cebu-die-gunstige-option-fur-backpacker\">Buses on Cebu \u2014 The cheap option for backpackers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fahrzeiten-und-entfernungen-auf-cebu\">Travel times and distances on Cebu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fazit-fortbewegung-cebu-island\">Cebu Island transfers \u2014 Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"taxi-auf-cebu-bequem-und-erschwinglich\">Taxis on Cebu \u2014 Comfortable and affordable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxis are undoubtedly the most comfortable way to get around Cebu, especially if you don\u2019t want to deal with the island\u2019s traffic and road network. By our standards, taxi fares on Cebu are very affordable. In the city most rides cost only a few euros; even longer routes such as Cebu City to Moalboal, or day trips, are relatively cheap and run around 50\u201380 euros for a long-distance trip. A particular plus: you can often share the cost with other travelers if you\u2019re in a group. For the <a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/cebu-airport-transfer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">airport transfer<\/a>, a taxi is also the best and most comfortable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxis can easily be booked via apps such as <strong>Grab<\/strong> for short trips within the city. If you\u2019re planning longer journeys, airport transfers or day trips, you can use services such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/cebu-trasnferz-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetTransfer<\/a><\/strong>*. There you also have the option of booking minivans or larger vehicles, which is especially useful for families or bigger groups.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af72226df5ca&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af72226df5ca\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow airport taxi stand at Mactan Cebu International Airport\" class=\"wp-image-13022\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cebu-Mactan-Airport-Yellow-Taxi-Stand-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jeepneys-in-cebu-city-gunstig-aber-oft-uberfullt\">Jeepneys in Cebu City \u2014 Cheap, but often crowded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>jeepneys<\/strong> are the most typical form of transport in the Philippines and are also widely used in city traffic on Cebu. They\u2019re extremely cheap, but often overcrowded, especially at rush hour. Long queues are not unusual, which can add a lot to the travel time. For tourists the system can be confusing at first, because there are no fixed stops and jeepneys pull over anywhere. The route is generally written on the vehicle, which at least gives you some orientation. You get off by calling out for the driver to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af72226e05cc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af72226e05cc\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jeepney-Cebu.jpg\" alt=\"A jeepney on a street in Cebu City\" class=\"wp-image-11718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jeepney-Cebu.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jeepney-Cebu-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jeepney-Cebu-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jeepney-Cebu-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jeepney-Cebu-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jeepney-Cebu-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jeepney-Cebu-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jeepney-Cebu-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tricycles-auf-cebu-fur-kurzstrecken-in-kleineren-orten\">Tricycles on Cebu \u2014 For short trips in smaller towns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Tricycles<\/strong> (motorcycle taxis with a sidecar) have been banned from downtown Cebu and no longer run there. They are still widespread in smaller towns and on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/ort\/mactan-island-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mactan Island<\/a><\/strong>, though. For short distances they\u2019re a cheap option. Especially in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/ort\/moalboal-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moalboal<\/a><\/strong> there are many tricycles that take travelers to nearby beaches and sights at low cost. They\u2019re ideal for short rides and also give you an authentic, local travel experience. For longer distances, though, tricycles aren\u2019t an option.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af72226e14e5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af72226e14e5\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tricycle-Philippinen.jpg\" alt=\"A tricycle, a common means of transport in the Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-11721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tricycle-Philippinen.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tricycle-Philippinen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tricycle-Philippinen-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tricycle-Philippinen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tricycle-Philippinen-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tricycle-Philippinen-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tricycle-Philippinen-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tricycle-Philippinen-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roller-auf-cebu-flexibel-und-abenteuerlich\">Scooters on Cebu \u2014 Flexible and adventurous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For backpackers and independent travelers, the <strong>scooter<\/strong> is the transport of choice. It\u2019s fun, you\u2019re flexible, and you can slip through often heavy city traffic with ease. With a scooter you can also quickly reach remote beaches and sights that would be awkward to get to on public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One downside: scooter rental prices on Cebu are higher than in other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand. Even so, the scooter is our favorite way to get from A to B on Cebu. You\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/scooter-rental-cebu-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rental shops in Cebu City<\/a>, where you can easily explore the whole island on two wheels. A cheaper alternative is the rental shops in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/moalboal-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9876\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moalboal<\/a><\/strong>, where rental prices are often lower than in Cebu City.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af72226e296e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af72226e296e\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands.jpg\" alt=\"Scooter on the mountain road in the Busay Highlands, Cebu\" class=\"wp-image-12613\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roller-in-Cebu-Busay-Highlands-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mietwagen-cebu-ideal-fur-familien\">Rental cars on Cebu \u2014 Ideal for families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For families with small children who can\u2019t ride on a scooter, a <strong>rental car<\/strong> is an excellent alternative. Especially at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/car-rental-cebu-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8229\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cebu Airport<\/a><\/strong> you\u2019ll find a wide range of rental desks. The roads on Cebu are mostly in good condition, and outside busy Cebu City traffic is limited. Compared with other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand or Vietnam, traffic rules on Cebu are taken a little more seriously, which makes driving more pleasant and safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rental car also lets you travel comfortably with a lot of luggage and explore the island at your own pace. Especially for longer distances or a road trip along the coast, a rental car is a great fit. The best way to book is through an <a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/rentalcarz-ph-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online price comparison such as Rentalcars<\/a>.*<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af72226e3aef&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af72226e3aef\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tan-awan-Gorge-Viewpoint-bei-gutem-Wetter.jpg\" alt=\"Clear view into the gorge at the Tan-awan Gorge Viewpoint\" class=\"wp-image-12087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tan-awan-Gorge-Viewpoint-bei-gutem-Wetter.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tan-awan-Gorge-Viewpoint-bei-gutem-Wetter-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tan-awan-Gorge-Viewpoint-bei-gutem-Wetter-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tan-awan-Gorge-Viewpoint-bei-gutem-Wetter-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tan-awan-Gorge-Viewpoint-bei-gutem-Wetter-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tan-awan-Gorge-Viewpoint-bei-gutem-Wetter-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tan-awan-Gorge-Viewpoint-bei-gutem-Wetter-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tan-awan-Gorge-Viewpoint-bei-gutem-Wetter-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bus-auf-cebu-die-gunstige-option-fur-backpacker\">Buses on Cebu \u2014 The cheap option for backpackers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For budget-conscious travelers, the <strong>buses<\/strong> on Cebu are an excellent way to explore the island. Buses run regularly and connect almost all larger towns and villages. Especially if you\u2019re backpacking with only light luggage, buses are a great way to save money. Tickets are very cheap, and you can even reach more remote areas such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/ort\/oslob-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oslob<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/ort\/badian-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Badian<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buses aren\u2019t ideal for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/cebu-airport-to-tourist-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8311\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transfer to and from the airport<\/a><\/strong>, though. That transfer is a bit awkward, and a taxi or private transfer is the better choice for this route. For all other destinations on the island, however, buses are a cheap and comfortable option \u2014 as long as you have a bit of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Cebu City there are several bus terminals offering trips north or south. In the larger towns on the island you\u2019ll usually also find a central stop where the bus lines make a scheduled halt. How to get from Cebu City to Moalboal by bus, for example, we\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/en\/cebu-airport-to-moalboal\/#bus-nach-moalboal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summarized here&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af72226e4c25&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af72226e4c25\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bus-Cebu-Philippinen.jpg\" alt=\"A public bus on a road in Cebu, Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-11724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bus-Cebu-Philippinen.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bus-Cebu-Philippinen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bus-Cebu-Philippinen-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bus-Cebu-Philippinen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bus-Cebu-Philippinen-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bus-Cebu-Philippinen-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bus-Cebu-Philippinen-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/cebu101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bus-Cebu-Philippinen-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fahrzeiten-und-entfernungen-auf-cebu\">Travel times and distances on Cebu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re getting around Cebu, keep travel times in mind, because they can vary a lot depending on traffic and weather. Here are some approximate journey times to popular destinations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cebu City to the airport (Mactan-Cebu International Airport)<\/strong>: By taxi or rental car about 30\u201360 minutes, depending on the time of day, your starting point and traffic. From Cebu Business Park and IT Park it can, in the best case, take only 15\u201320 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cebu City to Moalboal<\/strong>: By taxi or rental car the trip takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. By bus you should allow a little more time, usually 3.5 to 4 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cebu City to Oslob<\/strong>: The route to Oslob takes about 3.5 to 4 hours by bus or taxi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moalboal to Badian (Kawasan Falls)<\/strong>: By scooter or car you\u2019ll get there in about 20 to 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The roads are mostly in good condition, but on some remote stretches delays can happen. So allow enough time for long trips and enjoy the journey \u2014 the landscape on Cebu is breathtaking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fazit-fortbewegung-cebu-island\">Cebu Island transfers \u2014 Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cebu offers a wide range of ways to get around, suitable for every kind of traveler. Whether you\u2019re backpacking by bus, exploring as a family in a rental car, or touring the island by scooter \u2014 the island gives you enough flexibility to reach all your destinations comfortably. For longer distances and larger groups, taxis or private transfers are a comfortable option. In the end, the choice of transport depends on your budget, your itinerary and your preferences. Overall, though, all the ways of getting from A to B on Cebu are quite affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Still have questions or tips about getting around Cebu? 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