Cebu North Bus Terminal to Hagnaya & Bantayan Island: Buses and Ferry
Where to start, which bus to take, and what you pass on the way.
Buses to Hagnaya leave the North Bus Terminal beside SM City Cebu, run up the north coast through Danao, Catmon and Bogo, and end at the port in San Remigio, where the ferry crosses to Santa Fe on Bantayan. One bus and one boat, and most of a day's travel.
At a glance
- From
- Cebu North Bus Terminal
- To
- Bantayan Island
- Distance
- 126 km
- Typical journey time
- 5 to 6 hours
Which buses stop where
Choose a bus to see the stops it serves.
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Which buses stop where, as a table
| Stop | Ceres Liner Hagnaya | White Stallion Express Hagnaya Port | CADCO Trans / ABC Liner Danao, Carmen, Catmon, Bogo |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bus Terminal Beside SM City Cebu | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Mandaue | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Consolacion | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Liloan | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Compostela | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Danao Ferry to the Camotes Islands | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Carmen | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Catmon | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Sogod | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Borbon | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Tabogon | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| Bogo Where the road splits: Maya and Malapascua go north | Stops here | Stops here | Stops here |
| San Remigio (Hagnaya port) Ferry to Bantayan Island | Stops here | Stops here | Does not stop here |
Buses on this road
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Ceres Liner Hagnaya
The main line, with aircon and ordinary buses through the day from the small hours.
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White Stallion Express Hagnaya Port
A smaller operator on the same road; it also serves Medellin and Daanbantayan.
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CADCO Trans / ABC Liner Danao, Carmen, Catmon, Bogo
Provincial lines along the north coast. They pass Catmon and the other towns but stop at Bogo, so they do not reach Hagnaya.
Bus operators and departure times change without notice. Fares are set by the operator and worked out by the conductor, so confirm yours when you board.
By water
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Hagnaya → Santa Fe (Bantayan) Super Shuttle Ferry / Island Shipping
Both operators sail several times a day, the first well before dawn and the last in the afternoon or evening depending on the operator. The crossing takes about one to one and a half hours and depends on the tide. Tickets are sold at the pier.
Private car, van or Grab
Private cars with a driver, shared vans (V-hire) and Grab cover the same road. Prices are negotiated and depend on the vehicle, the distance and the season, so ask for a quote before you commit — unlike a bus, there is no fixed fare.
Hagnaya port and the ferry
Buses end at the port in San Remigio. The ferry runs from there to Santa Fe on Bantayan, and the last sailing is the deadline for the whole day, so work back from it rather than forward from when you leave. Catch a bus from the terminal no later than early afternoon if you want to make the last crossing.
On Bantayan
Tricycles wait at the pier in Santa Fe for the beach strip, Bantayan town and Madridejos. Northern Cebu covers what is on the island, and the island-hopping guide covers linking it with other islands.
Coming back
Ferries and buses run back the same way to the North Bus Terminal. The last ferry off the island and the last bus from Hagnaya are both earlier than the departures from Cebu, so an overnight on Bantayan takes the pressure off.
Places to visit along this road
Mandaue
- WaterWorld Cebu Central Visayas' biggest waterpark — extreme slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river.
Consolacion
- Nanda Cafe Consolacion A hillside open-air cafe with mountain breezes, a treehouse, and swings.
Liloan
- Little Santorini Mountain Resort A Greek-styled Liloan mountain resort with a slide pool and ridge views.
Compostela
- Cascades Nature Park A six-hectare Compostela lake park with kayaking, fishing, and a huge pool.
Carmen
- Cebu Safari & Adventure Park The country's largest zoo — 170 hectares of giraffes, big cats, and ziplines.
Sogod
- El Mar Resort A quiet mini-Boracay in Sogod with white sand and sunrise views.
San Remigio (Hagnaya port)
- San Remigio Beach A quiet North Cebu coastline with long sandy shores, shallow waters, and sunsets.
Santa Fe (Bantayan)
- Anika Island Resort A beachfront Bantayan resort with white sand and colorful container rooms.
- Baigad Lagoon, Bantayan A calm turquoise Bantayan lagoon ringed by mangroves, reached on foot or by short boat.
- Camp Sawi Explore the famous Camp Sawi film location amidst Bantayan's lush mangrove boardwalks.
- Kota Beach, Bantayan Bantayan's iconic white-sand beach with shallow waters and a beautiful tidal sandbar.
- Ogtong Cave Resort See a natural freshwater cave and enjoy beach and pool access in Santa Fe.
- Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church is a historic coral stone sanctuary in Bantayan.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes to Bantayan Island from Cebu City?
A bus marked Hagnaya (or Hagnaya Port, San Remigio) from the North Bus Terminal, then the ferry from Hagnaya to Santa Fe. Ceres Liner and White Stallion Express run it.
Does the Hagnaya bus pass through Danao and Catmon?
Yes. It runs up the north coast road through Danao, Carmen, Catmon, Sogod, Borbon, Tabogon and Bogo before the last stretch to San Remigio, so you can get off at any of them.
Which ferry companies run to Bantayan?
Super Shuttle Ferry and Island Shipping both sail between Hagnaya and Santa Fe. Tickets are sold at the pier.
What is the last ferry from Hagnaya?
It depends on the operator and the tide, and the two operators publish different last sailings. Check at the pier on the day and treat the last one as the deadline.
Keep reading
Other routes in Cebu
- Cebu Airport to Cebu City and Back: Taxi, Grab or Bus
- Cebu South Bus Terminal to Moalboal, Badian & Ginatilan: West Coast Buses
- Cebu South Bus Terminal to Oslob, Simala & Santander: East Coast Buses
- Cebu North Bus Terminal to Maya & Malapascua: Buses and Boat
- Cebu North Bus Terminal to Danao & the Camotes Islands: Bus and Ferry