2026 Davao to General Santos, Cotabato and vice versa: Mindanao Star Schedule & Fares

Bus

3 hours

₱361.00

Summary

Last Updated January 2026

Mindanao Star has daily bus trips between Davao City and General Santos, Cotabato. The travel time is around 3 hours. This includes determined or possible stops along the way. The ticket price for the passenger fare is ₱361.00. Children below a certain age, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities generally have a discount.

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Travel Time

The estimated travel time between Davao City and General Santos, Cotabato is 3 hours.

Amenities

Aircon
Luggage storage
Entertainment

Davao City Terminal:

Ecoland Bus Terminal

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General Santos, Cotabato Terminal:

General Santos City Bulaong Terminal

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Main Office

: Purok 13, Bugac Ma-a , Davao City
: +639988890733
: [email protected]

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Know Your Destinations

Davao

Davao, a city where urban convenience meets the raw beauty of nature, is one of the most dynamic travel destinations in the Philippines.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average travel time for the bus is 3 hours between Davao City and General Santos, Cotabato.

Mindanao Star has daily bus trips between Davao City and General Santos, Cotabato.

The amenities for this trip include but are not limited to:

Aircon
Luggage storage
Entertainment

Yes, in most cases, buses have stops between their destinations. These can either be fixed stops or flexible stops depending on the driver or operator.

Davao to General Santos Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
12:01 AM	03:00 AM
04:00 AM	07:00 AM
05:00 AM	08:00 AM
06:00 AM	09:00 AM
07:00 AM	10:00 AM
08:00 AM	11:00 AM
09:00 AM	12:00 NN
10:00 AM	01:00 PM
11:00 AM	02:00 PM
12:00 NN	03:00 PM
01:00 PM	04:00 PM
02:00 PM	05:00 PM
03:00 PM	06:00 PM
04:00 PM	07:00 PM
05:00 PM	08:00 PM
06:00 PM	09:00 PM

General Santos to Davao Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
04:00 AM	07:00 AM
05:00 AM	08:00 AM
06:00 AM	09:00 AM
07:00 AM	10:00 AM
08:00 AM	11:00 AM
09:00 AM	12:00 NN
10:00 AM	01:00 PM
11:00 AM	02:00 PM
12:00 NN	03:00 PM
01:00 PM	04:00 PM
02:00 PM	05:00 PM
03:00 PM	06:00 PM
04:00 PM	07:00 PM
05:00 PM	08:00 PM
06:00 PM	09:00 PM
07:00 PM	10:00 PM

The ticket price for the bus fare depends on the accommodation. Through Mindanao Star, the fare is ₱361.00.

Accommodation	Fare
Regular	₱361.00

Yes, normally in the Philippines, certain type of passengers can avail of discounted ticket fares. The discount can range up to 20% but this varies between passenger type. You can reach out to Mindanao Star to get a more accurate percentage. You may also need to provide proof of identification or document to get the discount.

You can either book online for your tickets, at one of their satellite ticketing offices of Mindanao Star, or with affiliated ticketing partners. If you are purchasing your ticket at their local offices or ticketing booths, make sure to bring cash with you as it is the most common form of payment.

For more information, check out our Mindanao Star page.

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Mindanao Star

Bus Operator

Mindanao Star is a trusted Mindanao bus operator known for reliability and extensive route coverage across Southern Philippines. With a modern fleet, frequent schedules (including overnight options), e-ticketing, and offered Wi-Fi support, it continues to provide dependable intercity travel.

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2026 Davao to General Santos, Cotabato and vice versa: Mindanao Star Schedule & Fares

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