General Santos to Manila by train
Manila lies 1,049 km (652 mi) north-west of General Santos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Philippines rail, over roughly 1,280 km (795 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| General Santos | Manila | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 722,059 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Doroteo Jose LRT Station, Vito Cruz station, Bambang LRT Station |
Where to book trains from General Santos to Manila
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Staying in Manila
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Common questions
How far is Manila from General Santos?
1,049 km (652 mi) in a straight line, north-west of General Santos; by road roughly 1,280 km (795 mi).
How long does it take to get from General Santos to Manila by train?
About 15 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between General Santos and Manila?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Where can I stay in Manila?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.