2025 Manila to Dumaguete and vice versa: Ceres Transport Bus Schedule & Fares

Bus

26 hours

₱3849

Trip Summary

Last Updated: June 2025

Ceres Transport, Inc. has daily bus trips between Manila and Dumaguete. The travel time is around 26 hours. The ticket price for the passenger fare is ₱3849.00.

Travel Time

The estimated travel time between Manila and Dumaguete is 26 hours.

Manila Terminal:

Ceres Cubao Terminal

Dumaguete Terminal:

Dumaguete Ceres Bus Terminal

Additional Information

Bus trip only

Luggage policy: 20 kg bag plus 7 kg hand luggage per passenger.

Bus with ferry trip

Ferry ticket is not included in the fare. Passengers will need to give the bus driver the fare for the ferry.
The bus boards the RORO ferry and passengers have access to reclining seats. The bus is air-conditioned.
Luggage policy: 7 kg per passenger with an extra fee for additional luggage.

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Contact Information

For inquiries and reservations:

Mobile: 09101064742

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Dumaguete

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The average travel time for the bus is 26 hours between Manila and Dumaguete.

Ceres Transport, Inc. has daily bus trips between Manila and Dumaguete.

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.

Manila to Dumaguete Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
8:00 PM	10:00 PM (next day)

Dumaguete to Manila Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
6:00 AM	8:00 AM (next day)

The ticket price for the bus fare depends on the accommodation. Through Ceres Transport, Inc., the fare is ₱3849.00.

Accommodation	Fare
Regular	₱3849.00

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 Ceres Transport, Inc. 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 Ceres Transport, Inc., 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 Ceres Transport, Inc. page.

Disclaimer

Travel schedules, fares, and availability can change without prior notice. Please refer to the last updated date or use the contact information, if provided, to get in touch with the transport operator.

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Ceres Transport, Inc.

Bus Operator

Ceres Transport, Inc. is a provincial bus company that operates routes between Luzon and the Visayas, including popular trips from Metro Manila to cities like Bacolod and Dumaguete. It is part of the broader Ceres bus network, which includes Ceres Liner for Visayas and Mindanao routes, and Ceres Tours, known for its premium, air-conditioned service. These brands are all under the Vallacar Transit, Inc. group, one of the largest land transport companies in the Philippines.

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2025 Manila to Dumaguete and vice versa: Ceres Transport Bus Schedule & Fares

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