Written by Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans, Sophie King, John Santos
17/08/2025
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Banaue, a highland town in Ifugao Province, serves as a primary hub for accessing the famous rice terraces and surrounding areas. The town features a bus terminal, with tricycles and jeepneys readily available for local transportation to nearby attractions and villages.
From Manila to Banaue:
The most common way to reach Banaue is by overnight bus. Ohayami Trans and Coda Lines offer daily trips. Travel time is approximately 9-11 hours. Ohayami Trans departs from Sampaloc, Manila, with fares ranging from PHP 648 to PHP 740 (approximately USD 12-16). Coda Lines departs from Cubao or Quezon City, with fares from PHP 667 for Express buses to PHP 780 for VIP buses (approximately USD 15-18). It is advisable to book tickets in advance, especially during peak seasons. There are no direct flights to Ifugao province.
From Baguio to Banaue:
Buses operated by Ohayami Bus Transit and KMS bus take approximately 3-8 hours. Ohayami Trans also has a direct daily trip in the late afternoon. Alternatively, the Highland Igorots Transport Cooperative offers van trips, taking about 6 hours for approximately PHP 800 (as of June 2022).
From Sagada to Banaue:
You can take a jeepney to Bontoc (approximately 1 hour) and then transfer to a local bus or van to Banaue (approximately 2 hours). Coda Lines also provides direct afternoon bus trips, completing the journey in about 3 hours for PHP 300-350.
From Banaue to Manila:
Ohayami Trans offers trips from Banaue to Manila, typically departing around 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Coda Lines also has return services with departures from Banaue at 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
From Banaue to Baguio:
Ohayami Trans operates trips from Banaue to Baguio around 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
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