El Nido → Coron · Phimal
El Nido Ferry Terminal (ELD) → Coron Port (Uson Pier) (COR)
Passengers only — no vehicles. The fastest Coron–El Nido link.
About this crossing
Phimal runs the El Nido to Coron crossing on a fast catamaran, taking about 3 hr 30 min over 130 km of open water. There are 14 sailings a week, with passenger fares from ₱2,920. 3 operators share this corridor, so it pays to compare times before booking.
Arrive at El Nido Ferry Terminal at least 45–60 minutes before departure — check-in for fastcraft closes around 30 minutes out. Terminal fee at El Nido is ₱20, paid separately at the port. The crossing can be bumpy in the habagat season (June–October); take the rear seats if you get seasick.
Phimal sailing schedule
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:55 | 09:30 | Daily | MV Kalayaan |
| 12:00 | 15:30 | Daily | — |
Check-in closes 30 min before departure (fastcraft) / 2 hrs (overnight). Vehicles: 1–5 hrs before.
Phimal passenger fares (PHP)
| Class | Adult | Student | Senior / PWD | Child 3–7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist | ₱2,920 | ₱2,336 | ₱2,336 | ₱1,460 |
| Business | ₱3,400 | ₱2,720 | ₱2,720 | ₱1,700 |
Discounts require a valid ID. Terminal fee is paid separately at the port (₱20 at El Nido).
El Nido to Coron ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from El Nido to Coron?
The Phimal crossing takes about 3 hr 30 min over 130 km.
How much is the El Nido to Coron ferry?
Passenger fares start at ₱2,920 one-way with Phimal. Student, senior/PWD and child discounts apply with a valid ID; terminal fee is paid at the port.
How often does the El Nido to Coron ferry run?
Phimal sails this route about 14 times a week. See the timetable above for exact departure days and times.
Where do I book El Nido to Coron ferry tickets?
Book directly with Phimal (phimalfastferry.com) or compare options on 12Go. Philippines Ferry tracks schedules and fares but does not sell tickets.
Last verified Sep 30, 2026 by the automated update agent · how we verify data
Related ferry routes
Ports on this route
El Nido Ferry Terminal
El Nido, Palawan · terminal ₱20
Coron Port (Uson Pier)
Coron, Palawan · terminal ₱20
Other operators, same corridor
Montenegro4 hr 30 minJomalia3 hr 30 minOperator contact
Phimal Fast Ferry, Inc.
0917-651-0117
phimalfastferry.comEl Nido to Coron with Phimal: route facts and return trip
Phimal runs the El Nido to Coron ferry between El Nido (Palawan) and Coron (Palawan) on fastcraft. The Phimal El Nido to Coron trip takes about 3 hr 30 min, covering roughly 130 km. Montenegro and Jomalia also sail the same El Nido to Coron route; compare them on the El Nido to Coron ferry page.
El Nido to Coron is also a crossing from Palawan Island to Busuanga Island, within the Palawan island group. The El Nido Ferry Terminal to Coron Port sailing leaves from El Nido Ferry Terminal and arrives at Coron Port.
Going back? The Coron to El Nido ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Busuanga Island to Palawan Island. Coron to El Nido departure times can differ from the El Nido to Coron times, so check the Coron to El Nido sailings before you book a round trip. Check current ferry cancellations and sea conditions before you travel, because sailings can be suspended during typhoons or when the Coast Guard raises a gale warning.
Other ferries to Coron include Manila to Coron.