Ferry crossing

CebuTalibon

3h 30m

Cebu — Kaisersibi / CC BY-SA 3.0

Sailing times

Cebu to Talibon timetable

As published by the operators. Times shift with the season and are suspended in heavy weather — confirm at the terminal before you travel.

Sailing on

All 3 sailings this week.

Sailing times for Cebu to Talibon
Departs	Arrives	Operator	Vessel	Crossing
12:30	16:30	Lapulapu Shipping Lines	M/V Lapu-Lapu Ferry 1	4h
20:30	00:00	Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc.	MV Filipinas Bohol	3h 30m
21:00	01:00	Lapulapu Shipping Lines	M/V Lapu-Lapu Ferry 1	4h

Coming backTalibon → Cebu2×/week · 3h 30m · from ₱350

Published fares

What it costs

Every class the operators publish on this crossing — a seat, a bed, and bringing the car.

Seats

Seats fares
Class	Operator	Fare
Passenger	Lapulapu Shipping Lines	₱350
Economy	Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc.	₱350
Passenger	Lapulapu Shipping Lines	₱450
Tourist	Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc.	₱450

Cabins and suites

Cabins and suites fares
Class	Operator	Fare
Cabin	Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc.	₱550

Fares as published by the operators, in PHP, last checked 29 June 2026. Terminal fees, port charges and fuel surcharges are usually added at the counter.

About this crossing

The port of Cebu is separated from Talibon on the island of Bohol by approximately 26 nautical miles across the Cebu Strait. This domestic sea route within the Philippines is served by two operators, Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc. and Lapulapu Shipping Lines. The crossing duration is between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours.

Cebu to Talibon Ferry Schedule

Currently, there are three sailings scheduled every day on this route. The first departure from Cebu is at 12:30 and the final sailing of the day is at 21:00. Fares start from ₱350, though prices will vary depending on the season and whether a vehicle is included. M/V Lapu-Lapu Ferry 1 is one of the vessels used on this service.

The link to Talibon is one of several important domestic routes originating from Cebu, a major transport hub in the Visayas region. From the same port, other services connect to destinations including Cagayan de Oro, Dapitan, and Dumaguete. This particular connection provides a direct sea link to the northern part of Bohol province.

Common questions

Does this ferry cross an international border?

No, it's entirely within Philippines.

When's the first ferry of the day?

The first sailing leaves at 12:30.

Which operator provides this service?

Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc. and Lapulapu Shipping Lines operate this route.

What's the cheapest fare available?

The cheapest one-way fare starts around ₱350.

How often does the ferry run?

3 sailings a day on this route.

How long, roughly, is the crossing?

About 3h 30m under normal conditions.

How do I get back from Talibon?

Check the <a href="/routes/talibon-to-cebu">Talibon to Cebu ferry</a> for return times.