Trains to Manila
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Manila: Doroteo Jose LRT Station, Vito Cruz station, Bambang LRT Station, Tayuman LRT Station, Pedro Gil LRT Station, Abad Santos LRT Station, R. Papa LRT Station, United Nations station, Central Terminal station, Blumentritt station, Quirino station, Carriedo LRT Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Manila
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila to Calumpit | Philippines | 42 km (26 mi) | about 36 min |
| Manila to Calamba | Philippines | 48 km (30 mi) | about 41 min |
| Manila to San Fernando | Philippines | 58 km (36 mi) | about 50 min |
| Manila to Iriga City | Philippines | 293 km (182 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Manila to Legaspi | Philippines | 339 km (211 mi) | about 4 h 53 min |
| Manila to Cebu City | Philippines | 572 km (355 mi) | about 8 h 13 min |
| Manila to Cagayan de Oro | Philippines | 789 km (490 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Manila to Zamboanga | Philippines | 864 km (537 mi) | about 12 h 25 min |
| Manila to Budta | Philippines | 905 km (562 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| Manila to Malingao | Philippines | 911 km (566 mi) | about 13 h 6 min |
| Manila to Davao | Philippines | 978 km (608 mi) | about 14 h 4 min |
| Manila to General Santos | Philippines | 1,049 km (652 mi) | about 15 h 5 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Manila have?
Doroteo Jose LRT Station, Vito Cruz station, Bambang LRT Station, Tayuman LRT Station, Pedro Gil LRT Station, Abad Santos LRT Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.