Best Ways: How to Get from Coron to El Nido
Are you looking for the best ways to get from Coron to El Nido, Palawan? El Nido is a popular beach destination, so don’t miss it on your Palawan Itinerary.
El Nido is home to stunning lagoons, paradise islands, and white sandy beaches that you can easily explore on island hopping tours.
Getting to El Nido may seem difficult, but depending on your time and budget, there are two ways to get there. You can easily get to El Nido by fast ferry or by plane.
In this ultimate guide, you will find all the ways to get from Coron to El Nido, such as the cheapest and quickest way to travel, journey times, and how much a ferry ticket or plane will cost.
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Getting from Coron to El Nido, Palawan
The distance between El Nido and Coron is about 280 km, which is 3.5-9 hours, depending on the type of ferry. The flight distance is shorter, about 126 km.
Important note
The slow ferry (6-9 hours) is temporarily unavailable!
There are two ways to get to El Nido from Coron: by fast ferry (3.5 hours) and by plane (40 minutes).
Scroll down for more information about which transport is the best for you, how long the journey takes, and how much a plane or fast ferry ticket will cost.
Read our → El Nido Guide
How to Get from Coron to El Nido by Flight
Are you looking for the fastest and most comfortable way to get from Coron to El Nido? The flight departs from Francisco B. Reyes/Busuanga Airport (airport code USU) and arrives at El Nido Airport (airport code ENI).
But the airfare and airport transfers make this one of the most expensive options to get to El Nido.
The flight takes just 40 minutes, and plane tickets start from 95 USD (without luggage) per person for one way. Airswift is the only airline that offers daily direct flights to El Nido, and flights are usually affordable in the low season.
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El Nido Airport to El Nido
The distance between El Nido Airport and the town center of El Nido is 5 km, which is about a 20-30-minute drive, depending on traffic.
The tricycle costs around 300-500 PHP (5-9 USD) for two people with luggage. But try to bargain.
Coron to El Nido by Ferry
The best way to get from Coron to El Nido is by fast ferry.
You can also take a slow ferry to El Nido, but they run rarely, and the journey takes at least 6-9 hours. Therefore, this option is only recommended if you spend enough time in Palawan or if you are on a budget.
Important note
The slow ferry is temporarily unavailable to El Nido!
How to Get from Coron Town to Coron Port?
Ferries depart from Coron Port, about 2 km from the town center. The port is about a 30-minute walk or a short tricycle ride from the most accommodation. The tricycle costs 1-2 USD one way.
Coron Port has a port fee of 20 PHP (0.35 USD).
Coron to El Nido Ferry Price
Ferry tickets from Coron to El Nido start from 46 USD per person for one way. As the ferries run rarely, tickets can sell out quickly (especially in high season), so we recommend you buy online!
Coron to El Nido Ferry Booking
How Long is the Ferry Ride from Coron to El Nido?
The fast ferry takes just 3.5 hours (depending on the sea and weather conditions) and is one of the best ways to travel to El Nido.
Coron to El Nido Ferry Schedule
Only three ferry companies operate daily ferries to El Nido.
- Montenegro Shipping Lines: 06:00-09:30
- Atienza Interisland Ferries: 07:00-10:30
- Jomalia Shipping: 07:30-11:00 & 13:00-16:30 (Except Tuesday and Thursday)
El Nido Ferry Terminal to El Nido Town
You can reach the El Nido town center from the El Nido Ferry Terminal in 10 minutes of walking or a short tricycle ride.
Join an Expedition Tour to go from Coron to El Nido
Are you looking for an unforgettable experience in Palawan, Philippines? You can join a 4-day, 3-night from Coron to El Nido boat expedition tour or vice versa. Explore paradise islands, visit hidden gems, and enjoy magical sunsets and delicious food.
Although there are several boat expeditions, we recommend Big Dream Boatman, the Trip Advisor’s best Palawan expedition.
Expeditions usually cost around 600 USD. The price includes meals, beverages (including alcoholic beverages), towels, snorkeling gear, and three nights of island-style accommodations (cottages and camping).
Book your best boat expedition tour HERE.
Where to Stay in El Nido
There are many luxury hotels and resorts in El Nido, but accommodation options are available for all budgets. These are our recommendations.
Best hotels in El Nido
- Luxury: El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Mid-Range: Dryft Darocotan Island
- Budget: Frendz Hostel El Nido
We hope our post on how to get from Coron to El Nido will help you plan your next trip to the Philippines. If you have any questions or thoughts, let us know in the comment below.
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Travel Resources
Hotels – Booking.com
Car Rentals – Discover Cars
Flights – Skyscanner
eSIM – Airalo
Travel Insurance – SafetyWing
Tours & Attractions – GetYourGuide
Bus/Ferry/Transfer – 12Go
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