Looking for the updated Ceres bus schedule and fare rates from Cebu to Bacolod via Toledo-San Carlos-Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB) and vice versa? Our 2025 Ceres Bus Schedule Cebu to Bacolod highlights all the details.
Ceres Liner is the only bus company that directly operates the Cebu City to Bacolod route. Do note that Ceres Liner has a different schedule for other Cebu to Bacolod routes. This guide highlights only the route via Don Salvador Benedicto.
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Buses bound for Bacolod from Cebu via Don Salvador depart at Cebu North Bus Terminal (see map). The new North Bus Terminal is now at SM City Cebu opposite Bayfront Hotel.
In Bacolod, buses depart from Bacolod North Bus Terminal and Bacolod South Bus Terminal or Sambok Terminal.

Check out other Ceres Liner bus schedules below:
The first trip from Cebu City to Bacolod via Don Salvador is at 2:00 AM, while the last trip is at 11:30 PM. Meanwhile, the first trip from Bacolod to Cebu City via Don Salvador is at 5:00 AM, while the last trip is at 7:30 PM.
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Is there a roro from Cebu to Bacolod?
Unfortunately, there is no direct ferry to Bacolod from Cebu and vice versa. The good news is that many buses travel from Cebu City to Bacolod, and there are several options, including routes via Toledo City. Check the Ceres bus schedule from Cebu to Bacolod via Don Salvador below!
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Klook.comHow many hours is the land trip from Cebu to Bacolod via Don Salvador?
The total travel time from Cebu to Bacolod via Don Salvador is about 8-10 hours, including transfers and waiting at the port. The fastest route is via Toledo-San Carlos-Don Salvador. If you choose to fly from Cebu to Bacolod, the travel time will be cut down to 55 minutes only.
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How much is the ferry ticket from Cebu to Bacolod?
There’s no direct ferry from Cebu City to Bacolod. However, if you are taking a bus from Cebu City to Bacolod, you need to cross ports from Toledo City to San Carlos City, Tabuelan to Escalante City, or Samboan to Amlan, depending on your chosen route. The regular ferry fare from Toledo Port to San Carlos Port and vice versa costs 240 PHP (~5 USD) each way.
Check out the ferry schedules below:
- Toledo to San Carlos Ferry Schedule (for buses plying from Cebu to Bacolod via Don Salvador and Canlaon)
- Tabuelan to Escalante Ferry Schedule (for buses plying from Cebu to Bacolod via Escalante)
- Bato to Tampi Ferry Schedule (for buses plying from Cebu to Bacolod via Mabinay)
DISCLAIMER: The schedules and rates are subject to change without prior notice. We try our best to keep the information updated. Bus companies may also cancel trips without prior notice due to weather and safety reasons.
➡️Ceres Bus Schedule – Cebu to Bacolod via DSB and Vice Versa
No. of Daily Trips: 9
Bus Terminal in Cebu City: Cebu North Bus Terminal (see map)
Bus Terminal in Bacolod City: Bacolod City North Bus Terminal (see map) or Sambok Terminal or Bacolod City South Bus Terminal (see map)
Travel Time: 8 hours
CEBU TO BACOLOD via DON SALVADOR (DAILY) | BACOLOD TO CEBU via DON SALVADOR (DAILY) (FROM SOUTH BUS TERMINAL) | BACOLOD TO CEBU via DON SALVADOR (DAILY) (FROM BACOLOD NORTH TERMINAL) |
2:00 AM | 1:30 AM | 2:00 AM |
4:30 AM | 4:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | – |
7:00 AM | – | – |
9:40 AM | 9:10 AM | 9:40 AM |
12 NOON | 11:10 AM | 12:30 PM |
2:00 PM | 1:10 AM | 2:30 PM |
4:00 PM | 2:40 PM | 4:00 PM |
11:30 PM | 11:30 PM | – |
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➡️Ceres Fare – Cebu to Bacolod via DSB and Vice Versa
FARE RATES | |
Regular | 480 PHP (~10 USD) |
Student/Senior/PWD | 384 PHP (~7.5 USD) |
Children (3-11 y/o) | 240 PHP (~5 USD) |
Children (below 3) | Free |
NOTE: The terminal fee at Toledo City Port and San Carlos Port is 20 PHP (~0.5 USD), while the ferry fee is 240 PHP (~5 USD).
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Where to Stay in Bacolod City
- Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod (Check room rates!)
- Le Chateau Residences (Check room rates!)
- Cityscape Residences (Check room rates!)
- A&E Apartelle (Check room rates!)
- The Suites at Calle Nueva (Check room rates!)
Where to Stay in Cebu City
- Quest Hotel & Conference Center Cebu (Check room rates!)
- Holiday Inn Cebu City (Check room rates!)
- Hop Inn Hotel Cebu City (Check room rates!)
- Bai Hotel Cebu (Check room rates!)
- Radisson Blu Cebu (Check room rates!)
How to Travel From Cebu to Bacolod Land Trip
To get to Bacolod from Cebu City, take a Ceres Liner bus at Cebu North Bus Terminal (see map) bound for Bacolod. Do note that there are various routes to Bacolod, including via Don Salvador, via Canlaon, via Tabuelan, and via Mabinay. The total cost from Cebu City to Bacolod City via Toledo-San Carlos-Don Salvador is around 740 PHP (~13.5 USD) only.
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