Island, Philippines
Getting around Palawan
How to get around Palawan
Fly into Puerto Princesa, El Nido or Coron (Busuanga), then use vans, tricycles and boats. Long overland trips (Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes 5–6 h) need planning.
Ways to get around Palawan
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Shared van (Puerto Princesa–El Nido) | About 600–900 PHP | 5–6 h; book through hostels or vans at the terminal |
| Tricycle | 20–200 PHP | Standard short-hop transport in all towns |
| Ferry or fast craft | About 1,500–2,500 PHP | El Nido to Coron by boat, weather permitting |
| Domestic flights | Varies | Manila and Cebu to Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Busuanga |
Taxis in Palawan
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Grab does not cover most of Palawan; use tricycles, vans and booked transfers. Agree the price first.
Arriving in Palawan
Puerto Princesa International (PPS)
Tricycle or taxi to city center 100–200 PHP, 15 min; vans leave for El Nido and Port Barton.
El Nido (Lio) Airport (ENI)
Limited flights from Manila and Cebu; van or tricycle into El Nido town 5–15 min.
Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) (USU)
Van to Coron town about 300–500 PHP, 30–45 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters rent for 400–600 PHP a day in El Nido, Coron and Puerto Princesa; roads are rough. A valid licence is needed.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for 90 days after arrival; non-English licences need an official translation or IDP.
- Onward travel in Philippines: Fly between islands (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, AirAsia); ferries and fast craft link neighbouring islands. Weather cancels boats and flights, so keep buffer days.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Palawan?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Grab does not cover most of Palawan; use tricycles, vans and booked transfers. Agree the price first.
What's the best way to get around Palawan?
Fly into Puerto Princesa, El Nido or Coron (Busuanga), then use vans, tricycles and boats. Long overland trips (Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes 5–6 h) need planning.
How do I get from the airport to Palawan?
Tricycle or taxi to city center 100–200 PHP, 15 min; vans leave for El Nido and Port Barton.
Is Palawan walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
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