One reader named Girl06 asked me this question in verbatim: “Hi wat is d easiest way/cheaper route to go to cebu from davao? is it via cdo? or butuan? thank you.”
Only after three hours that I was able to answer her question. The unfortunate thing was that she left this question on the my chatbox without leaving her email add or url that I can reply to.
So for the benefit of all readers and travelers who want to know which cheaper or more convenient route going to Cebu from Davao, here are some information I can give you (this information is based on careful inquiry and study):
Actually the distance from Davao to Cagayan compared to Davao to Butuan has only a slight difference. Davao to Cagayan is only a bit nearer than Davao to Butuan. The travel distance from Davao to Cagayan is 117 miles or 189 Kilometers. Davao to Butuan is 129 Miles or 208 Kilometers.
So having said this, we have to calculate too the distance of Cagayan to Cebu from Butuan to Cebu to be able to know the factors that can lead in figuring out the convenience and the difference in cost.
The distance between Cagayan De Oro and Cebu is 136 miles or 219 Kilometers, while Butuan and Cebu is 146 miles or 236 kilometers.
Now, if you are considering traveling by sea, of course, you will have to take a land trip first to the nearest Pier from Davao to be able to reach Cebu in a short span of time. Travelling from Davao to Cagayan via Buda road is practically nearer compared to traveling from Davao to Butuan via Davao-Butuan highway.
So it follows that, since the distance of Davao to Cagayan is shorter than Davao to Butuan, and Cagayan to Cebu compared to Butuan to Cebu, it is cheaper and convenient to take the Cagayan de Oro Route to Cebu by sea.
However if you choose to travel by air this will not be the case. Cebu Pacific regular flight cost from Cagayan De Oro to Cebu is 1,400 Pesos, while Butuan to Cebu is only 1,000 Pesos.
But when it comes to sea travel it is more convenient and cheaper to take the Cagayan Pier than the Butuan Pier . Although the cost for these both routes can go as low as 1,000 pesos for the Super Value and Tourist Class, the main factor here is the time. Time travel from Cagayan to Cebu can take only 10 hours. Butuan to Cebu by sea can take 18 hours. So you will still need to spend more for your food when taking the Butuan route by sea.
With regard to land trip from Davao, the non-aircon Bus from Davao to Cagayan costs 385 Pesos and 475 for aircon bus. Aircon bus from Davao to Butan costs 400 Pesos, while 310 for non-aircon bus.
So you might still be asking: which is really the cheaper way to get to Cebu by sea if you’re from Davao? Before we answer that, let us calculate the overall cost first, in average. Davao to Cagayan bus trip costs 385 + Cagayan to Cebu sea trip 1000 Pesos is equal to 1,385 Pesos. While Davao to Butuan bus trip which is 310 + 1000 Pesos Butuan to Cebu sea trip is equal to 1,310 Pesos. Travel time from Davao to Cagayan by bus trip using the Buda highway can take 4 hours. Davao to Butuan bus trip takes 8 hours. Sea travel time from Cagayan to Cebu is 10 hours while 18 hours for Butuan to Cebu.
Practically it is cheaper to take the Cagayan route because of the time factor, although the figures above show that the Butuan route is bit cheaper. Taking the Butuan route can reach you to Cebu longer than taking the Cagayan route. To compute the overall time travel sea and land for Cagayan route is 14 hours, while 26 hours for Butuan route, that’s one day and two hours. The added expenses when taking the Butuan route is the food.
Hope this helps for Girl06. Cheers! 
Update: Girl06 sent me an email and asked me another question: “magkano po ba yung babayaran sa roro if mei dalang sasakyan from cagayan to cebu? thank you.” Good thing I was about to publish this post when i received her email. So I replied her email and gave her the link of this post. I also told her that I would get back to her as soon as I have the answer to her second question. Perhaps I’ll give that answer on my next post.
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Great, thanks for the post. I was actually asking same question as to which is really nearer and better in transportation matters going to Davao. Reading your blog, it gives me the idea. I will be going there next month for vacation. Thanks once again Noynoy and oh, to Manolito too for that helpful comment.
Your always welcome Joy. Wish you good luck on your trip to Davao. Godspeed. Thanks for dropping by.
very helpful post Nonoy, thank you for sharing this
by physical geographic distance Davao is nearer to Cagayan..
but in terms of TRAVEL TIME….Davao to Butuan is actually “nearer”. This is possible by better road between Davao and Butuan which is less winding, better paved and wider as compared to via Buda, Bukidnon. I have travelled by bus from Cagayan to Davao via Buda…..and the car has to negotiate steep winding roads near the Bukidnon-Davao Norte border…thus prolonging travel time. I would therefore recommend Butuan-Davao route if your taking the land trip.
Thanks you for sharing your thoughts and for this information, Manolito. Very much appreciated.:-)
Your welcome Claire.:-)
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