Travel-Information : Bicol Express Fare Rate

When I posted the news about the PNR Bicol Express that it was already operational, a lot of people inquired about the train fare rate and schedule. Finally, I was able to get the information on the train fare rate from a friend and posting it here for everyone's reference. The information on the train schedule from the PNR Wikipedia page says there is a daily trip that leaves Manila at 6:30p.m. and arrives at Naga City at around 4:00a.m. the next day. Travel time is about 10 hours.

I'm sure that traveling to the south is now more comfortable and convenient with the first class and sleeper coaches. I hope the Bicol Express will reach Legazpi City by this year. This will really be "bliss" for all the Bicolanos and tourists going to the south.

I just have a question : Can people going to some parts of Visayas and Mindanao use the Bicol Express as alternate mode of transportion and route? I think this will make their travel more comfortable and faster up to Legaspi City, and from here they can take a connecting boat or ship ride to the different islands of Visayas and to the big island of Mindanao. Can somebody comment on this please. Thanks!

Bicol Express Fare Rate

Philippine National Railways System Map

Related Link :

http://theprojectreview.blogspot.com/2011/12/places-and-events-bicol-express-now.html
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Map Source : Wikipedia