Iloilo City - Bacolod City
Ferry to Visayas Islands
Iloilo City - Bacolod City
Ferry to Visayas Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Iloilo City and Bacolod City.2GO Travel provides the ferry from Iloilo City to Bacolod City. Iloilo City Bacolod City ferries take around 4 hours. The ferry costs between $29 and $62, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Iloilo City to Bacolod City.
The earliest Iloilo City Bacolod City ferry typically departs Iloilo City at about 06:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:00.
Ferries from Iloilo City to Bacolod City sail in around 4 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Iloilo City to Bacolod City provided by 2GO Travel. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Iloilo City to Bacolod City typically range between $29* and $62*. On average the Iloilo City Bacolod City ferry is 37*. The cheapest Iloilo City Bacolod City ferry prices start from $29*. The average price for a foot passenger is $37*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 May 2026.
The distance between Iloilo City to Bacolod City is approximately 25 miles (40km) or 22 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Iloilo City and Bacolod City.
2GO Travel allow foot passengers on Iloilo City Bacolod City ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Iloilo City to Bacolod City.
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| Iloilo City - Bacolod City Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $37 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $77 | |
| Iloilo City - Bacolod City Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Visayas Islands |
| Destination | Visayas Islands |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | 2GO Travel |
| Average Price | $37 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4 h |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h |
| First Ferry | 06:30 |
| Last Ferry | 19:00 |
| Distance | 22 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 May 2026.
With a population of nearly half a million people and growing rapidly, Iloilo City Port has quickly become one of the most urbanized cities in the Philippines. The port is situated on the southern shore of Panay Island, the sixth largest island belonging to the Philippines, laying to the western part of the Visayas. Iloilo Port borders the Panay Gulf and makes for a natural harbour due to its physical landscape and proximity to neighbouring islands. The port used to be notorious around the Philippines for its unpleasant layout and decaying facilities, however, in 2014 it underwent a major revamp and now boasts a new, modern look. The terminal primarily links passengers to the nearby city of Bacalod; the port’s development has led to a huge increase in traffic, as a result it has been known to suffer from congestion. Supercat and Oceanjet are the main companies operating in the area, providing crossings to popular resorts such as Manila, Cebu, Bacolod and Cagayan De Oro. The length of time the ferry routes take varies; it is just a 15 minute crossing to Bacolod yet over 24 hours to Manila. For transport in and around the port there are jeepneys available, which are best described as a shared taxi, offering incredibly cheap rates. There are several of them waiting at the terminal, with workers employed to help tourists who are confused about the transportation system to Iloilo city centre and other prominent areas.
Situated in one of the Philippines most urbanized cities, Bacalod Port rests on the North West Coast of Negros Occidental. The city itself was dubbed as the ‘Best place to live in the Philippines’ by MoneySense magazine in 2008, as well as being known as the ‘City of Smiles’. Bacalod Port is well connected to the other major cities and islands that the Philippines has to offer with links to the capital city of Manila, Iliolo City and the Cagayan De Oro. The journey to Manila is roughly 18 hours long, though the return journey can take over a day depending on the time of day of the departure. The crossing to Iloilo city is much quicker, only taking three hours, and runs frequently throughout the day. The ferry port is fairly easy to reach from the city centre, with several taxi ranks waiting in the heart of the city. Bacalod City is famed for its food, so whilst in the centre give one of the restaurants a try for a taste of traditional cuisine.
