I worked in Dumaguete for 3 years before transferring to Cebu and during that time, I always took the Ceres bus from Dumaguete to Bacolod whenever I went home. I wasn’t blogging back then so I wasn’t able to keep a record of the bus schedules. But thanks to my good friend Patrick, who also showed me how to order from the McDonald’s Secret Menu, he was able to secure a copy of the schedule during his work trip in the city. I wouldn’t have been able to write this article without his help. The bus schedules below are only for trips from Dumaguete to Bacolod.
Going the other way around? Check out the Bacolod to Dumaguete bus schedules.
The total travel time from Dumaguete to Bacolod is 6 hours which includes a short stop at the Mabinay bus terminal. The total fare for the air-conditioned bus is ₱380.00 while the non-airconditioned bus is ₱295.00. I prefer the aircon bus because the trip can get a bit dusty and windy. But if you don’t mind the open air and wish to save money then feel free to go with the non-aircon.
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CERES LINER BUS SCHEDULE
DUMAGUETE TO BACOLOD
| DUMAGUETE TERMINAL to BACOLOD SOUTH TERMINAL via Mabinay |
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|---|---|
| TRAVEL TIME: 6 hours | |
| TOTAL FARE: ₱380 Aircon / ₱295 Non-aircon |
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| DEPARTURE | BUS TYPE |
| 1:00 AM 2:30 AM 3:30 AM 4:30 AM 5:15 AM 5:45 AM 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 7:45 AM 8:15 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:15 AM 10:45 AM 12:00 NN 1:15 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:15 PM 3:45 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 8:30 PM 10:30 PM |
Aircon Non-aircon Non-aircon Non-aircon Aircon Non-aircon Aircon Non-aircon Aircon Non-aircon Aircon Non-aircon Aircon Non-aircon Non-aircon Aircon/Non-aircon Aircon Non-aircon Aircon Non-aircon Aircon Non-aircon Non-aircon Non-aircon Aircon |
Total Fare
The bus fare from Dumaguete to Bacolod for an air-conditioned bus is ₱380 while the non-airconditioned bus is ₱295. There are no terminal fees.
Map Route
The Ceres bus from Dumaguete to Bacolod will pass through the municipalities of Sibulan, Amlan, Tanjay, Bais, Mabinay, Kabankalan, Himamaylan, Binalbagan, Hinigaran, San Enrique, Valladolid, Pulupandan, and Bago city.
The bus usually makes a stop at the Mabinay bus terminal, Kabankalan bus terminal, and Binalbagan bus terminal.
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Discounts & Luggage
For students, PWDs, and senior citizens, they get a 20% discount on the total fare. Be sure to bring your IDs. Regarding the luggage, they don’t charge for maletas but if you have very big boxes then that may incur a small fee.
Contact Information
From the picture that Patrick took, there was a cell phone number listed. The Ceres Liner contact number is 09177711636.
Travel Guide
If you are traveling from Dumaguete to Bacolod and you want to know the full details of the trip, then check out this complete travel guide that I wrote.
Raw Image Reference
The images below are pictures that my friend personally took with his phone. If you wish to post it on your blog or website, please provide credit as per the copyright. The bus schedules may change so I wouldn’t suggest you save it locally.
Accommodations in Bacolod
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hi, thanks for this info but my only concern is the safety of travel. hindi ba sila kaskasero mag maneho ng bus? thanks!
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mahirap lang para sa mga traveller na walang idea kung san ang pila ba sa bacolod, paiba-iba ng sagot ang mga dispatcher/guard. sana may bilihan na lang ng ticket mas convenient pa. 😞
What time ang last trip para Dumuegete to Bacolod? dili aircon ang bus ceres?
Thank you! Very helpfull blog 😊 will be travelling to Dumaguete soon 👍
How about the schedule from Bac to Dgte., any idea sir?thankyou
Thank you so much. Your article is very helpful.
Thanks for the info! Question though, which Ceres Terminal does it arrive in when you travel from Dumaguete (via Mabinay) to Bacolod? Northbound or Southbound Terminal? Thanks!
do you have to get a ticket first a day before your scheduled trip?
This scheduled trips from bacolod to dumaguete is incorrect. .followed this 10.30pm schedule only to found out that their schedule is 9pm and 1am. .kindly update this for future referrence. .this is inconviece in our part. .not happy with this information😠😠
Hi, Thank you so much! Anyways, mobile # indicated in the blog is legit. I have talked once to re-confirm. Gladly, swift response was given and proper accommodation. To someone who created this blog, indeed a big help!
Thank you for sharing this info. Going to Bacolod via Dgte soon.