Get In
By Plane
The closest airport to Baclayon is in Tagbilaran City. Currently, the airport does not receive international flights but can be accessed domestically through the following airlines;
AirPhil Express
T: +63-2-855-9000 (Manila), +63-38-501-8839 (Tagbilaran) W: www.airphilexpress.com
– Manila to Tagbilaran – 09:40 – 10.55, 13:30 – 14:45
– Tagbilaran to Manila – 11:25 – 12:40, 15:15 – 16:30
Cebu Pacific Air
T: +63-2-702-0888 (Manila) W: www.cebupacificair.com
– Manila to Tagbilaran – 08:25 – 09:40, 12:00 – 13:15
– Tagbilaran to Manila – 10:10 – 11:25, 13:45 – 15:05
Philippine Airlines
T: +63-2-855-8888 (Manila), +63-38-411-2232 (Tagbilaran) W: www.philippineairlines.com
– Manila to Tagbilaran – 08:50 – 10:10, 15:00 – 16:25
– Tagbilaran to Manila – 10:40 – 12:00, 16:55 – 18:15
Zest Air
T: +63-2-853-1957 (Manila) W: www.zestair.com.ph
– Manila to Tagbilaran – 08:10 – 9:30, 13:10 – 14:30
– Tagbilaran to Manila – 10:10 – 11:30, 15:10 – 16:40
By Ferry
Accessing Tagbilaran (and Baclayon) by ferry from Cebu, Dumagete, Siquijor, Dapitan or Manila is a great transport option as the routes pass by countless beautiful islands while providing the chance of seeing Dolphins at play. Ferries also present more route options than flying, and can often be faster than an indirect flight. There are many ferries traveling between the most popular route of Cebu – Tagbilaran, with high-speed ferries taking 1.5hrs, or 5hrs on the regular, slower vessels.
Fast Ferries
Ocean Jet T: +63-32-255-7560 W: www.oceanjet.net
– Cebu to Tagbilaran (1hr 40min) – 06:00, 09:30, 13:50, 15:35, 18:00 daily (Php800).
– Dumagete to Tagbilaran (1hr 40min) – 07:30, 14:20 daily (Php650).
– Dapitan to Tagbilaran (3hrs 40 min) – 12:20 daily (Php900).
– Siquijor to Tagbilaran (2hr 40min) – 06:00 daily (Php700).
Supercat T: +63-32-233-7000 W: www.supercat.com.ph
– Cebu to Tagbilaran (1hr 55min) – 08:30, 12:50, 17:10 daily (Php510).
Weesam Express T: +63-62-992-3756
– Cebu to Tagbilaran (2hrs) – 09:00, 14:00, 18:30 daily (Php400).
– Dumagete to Tagbilaran (2hrs 20min) – 14:00 daily (Php350).
Regular Ferries
Cokaliong Shipping T: +63-32-232-7211 W: www.cokaliongshipping.com
– Cebu to Tagbilaran (5hrs) – 18:30 Mondays only (Php165 – 480).
Lite Shipping Corp. T: 0063-32-255-1721 W: www.lite-shipping.com
– Cebu to Tagbilaran (5hrs) – 12:30, 22:00 daily (Php225 – 395).
Negros Navigation T: +63-2-554-8777 W: www.negrosnavigation.ph
– Manila to Tagbilaran (31.5hrs) – 18:00 Wednesdays only.
Sulpicio Lines T: +63-32-232-5361 W: www.sulpiciolines.com
– Manila to Tagbilaran (28hrs) – 12:00 Wednesdays only (Php1808.80 – 3264.80).
Get Around
Jeepney
The cheapest form of transport from Tagbilaran to Baclayon is by Jeepney (Php8). The terminal for the Jeepneys passing through Baclayon is outside of the Bohol Provincial Hospital (J. Torralba Street), and they will be advertised on the outside as traveling to Albur, Loay or Loboc. Jeepneys are always filled to capacity before they leave the terminal so dont expect a particularly comfortable, spacious ride. Those with claustrophobia should be cautious.
Habal-habal
Motorbike transportation (habal-habal) is usually the quickest and easiest form of public transportation. The fare can be bargain-able with the driver, so you need an understanding of how much you should pay so that you dont get taken advantage of being a tourist. Fares from Tagbilaran to Baclayon are usually Php50-60. Be weary that this sort of transportation can be quite unsafe as the motorbikes do not come with helmets and there is no regulation on driving capabilities.
Tricycle
Tricycles are slightly more expensive than the habal-habal, with a trip from Tagbilaran to Baclayon expected to cost around Php70-90. Tricycles however offer a safer option than habal-habals, and are a slightly more comfortable ride than Jeepneys.
Taxis
Taxis are not prolific in Bohol and the prices charged are comparatively expensive for the same distance traveled in cities such as Manila. However, for travelers requiring comfort and a safer transport option, this is the best option.
