2025 Ceres Bus Schedule Cebu to Dumaguete and Vice Versa

Looking for the updated bus schedule of Ceres Liner from Cebu City to Dumaguete and vice versa? This 2025 Ceres Bus Schedule Cebu to Dumaguete Fare Guide details the latest fare rates and schedule of Ceres Liner buses!

Ceres Liner, or simply Ceres, is the only bus company directly serving the Cebu City to Dumaguete route. However, you may also take a Ceres bus from Cebu City to Bato via Oslob and a ferry from Bato Port or Liloan Port to Dumaguete. This will cost you a little more. Also, note that there are ferries from Cebu to Tagbilaran to Dumaguete.

The first trip from Cebu City to Dumaguete is at 5:00 AM, while the last trip is at 12 MN. Meanwhile, the first from Dumaguete to Cebu City is at 3:00 AM, while the last trip is at 10:30 PM.

Where can I ride from Cebu to Dumaguete?

Ceres buses bound for Dumaguete are stationed at Cebu South Bus Terminal (see map). To get there, you can either take a taxi or a modern jeepney with codes 01K or 02B. The buses bound for Dumaguete are in the C11 aisle. Ask bus drivers/conductors (usually in white uniforms) or superintendents (usually in yellow uniforms) where the Dumaguete-bound buses are.

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How many hours do buses take from Cebu to Dumaguete?

The total travel time from Cebu City to Dumaguete is approximately 7 hours, including the ferry transfer from Liloan Port or Bato Port to Dumaguete. Do take into account the waiting at the terminals and at the port.

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How much is the fare from Cebu City to Dumaguete?

The regular bus fare from Cebu City to Dumaguete is 380 PHP (~7 USD), while the regular fare from Bato Port to Tampi Port is 120 PHP (~2 USD). The total fare would be around 530 PHP (~10 USD), including terminal fees at South Bus Terminal and Bato Port.

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What is the best way to get to Dumaguete from Cebu City?

The best way to get from Cebu City to Dumaguete is to take a flight. Cebu Pacific has daily flights from Cebu-Mactan International Airport to Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport and vice versa. If flying is not an option, you can take a ferry from Cebu to Dumaguete. This takes approximately 4.5 hours.

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➡️Ceres Bus Schedule 2025 – Cebu to Dumaguete to Cebu

Trip Frequency: 12x daily

Bus Terminal in Cebu: Cebu City Bus Terminal (see map)

Bus Terminal in Dumaguete: Ceres Bus Terminal (see map)

Travel Time: 7 hours

➡️Ceres Bus Fare 2025 – Cebu to Dumaguete to Cebu

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➡️Maayo Shipping Fare Bato Port to Tampi Port 2025

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Where to Stay in Dumaguete

• Star View Boutique Resort (Check room rates!)
• UNWND Boutique Hotel Dumaguete (Check room rates!)
• Wuthering Heights Bed & Breakfast by the Sea (Check room rates!)
• Marina Spatial (Check room rates!)
• Casa Arrieta Hostel (Check room rates!)

Where to Stay in Cebu City

• Horizons 101 (Check room rates!)
• Cebu Parklane International Hotel (Check room rates!)
• Citadines Cebu City (Check room rates!)
• The Well Hotel (Check room rates!)
• Seda Central Bloc Cebu (Check room rates!)

Where to Stay in Dauin

• Vida Homes Condo Resort (Check room rates!)
• Mike’s Dauin Dive Resort (Check room rates!)
• Glamping Dome Dauin Beach + Dive Resort (Check room rates!)
• Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort (Check room rates!)
• La Tortue Diving Resort Dauin (Check room rates!)

Where to Stay in Bais City

• Bais Staycation (Check room rates!)

Your Complete Dumaguete Travel Guide

Dumaguete is one of the most popular cities in the Philippines for expats. It has the right rural city vibe and basic services. Plus, you can access diving mecca Apo Island and neighboring tourist destinations like Siquijor and South Cebu.

If you’re still preparing for your trip to Dumaguete, check out our range of travel guides:

• How to Get to Dumaguete from Cebu
• Top Things to Do in Dumaguete
• Top Tourist Attractions in Dumaguete
• Best Hotels and Resorts in Dumaguete
• Cebu to Dumaguete Ferry Schedule
• Dumaguete to Siquijor Ferry Schedule
• Bohol to Dumaguete Ferry Schedule
• Liloan to Sibulan Ferry Schedule
• Tampi to Bato Ferry Schedule

If you have questions about your trip to Dumaguete, let me know in the comments. We’ll get back to you ASAP.

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