Recaro Transport

4.0
105 customer reviews
  • About
  • Popular Routes
  • Stations
  • Reviews
  • Schedule and Timetable

About Recaro Transport

The two principal things which make travelling by van so attractive are a wide choice of destinations and affordable prices. Not all vans offer top comfort, enough legroom, or luggage space, but these two points compensate. Besides, it is always vans that launch new routes to emerging destinations paving the road to big bus operators if necessary or remaining the only means of transport to bring you there. Very often, vans offer faster service than big buses, more flexible timetable, and more readily adapt to travellers’ needs in the sense of schedule – if there is a temporary growth in demand due to long weekends or national holidays, vans add more vehicles to their daily fleet easier than other operators. Note though that sometimes vans operate from their own van stations or terminals or have a dedicated section in bigger bus terminals. Always check your van's departure and arrival point as it is not necessarily located at the main bus station.

Recaro Transport is one of the operators to check if you are going to travel by van. They provide reliable van service and offer tickets with easy and secure online booking.

Recaro Transport Popular Stations

Here is the list of the main terminals from where Recaro Transport’s vans operate:

  • El Nido
  • Puerto Princesa
  • Puerto Princesa Transfer
  • Port Barton

Recaro Transport Top Destinations

Some of the most popular routes on Recaro Transport’s route map include but are not limited to:

Recaro Transport Ticket Prices & Van Classes

Opposite to trains or bigger buses, vans rarely offer you a choice of ticket class. All the seats are the same – call it standard, VIP, or whatever. What can differ, though, is the type of the van itself. Some vans seat only 9-10 passengers. For travellers this means wider seats, more space, and a more comfortable trip. Vans which accommodate up to 15 passengers are also ok but be ready to sacrifice on space for your legs and elbows and very often – for your luggage, too. Sometimes it can be a good idea to buy two seats instead of one to ensure a more comfortable ride – yet it pays to check with the operator if they allow this on your route. Before you book your van ticket, read reviews on Recaro Transport van service to see what to expect.

Travel by Van: Pros & Cons

Pros of VanTravel

  • Vans can be the only way to reach some of the most remote destinations, smaller towns or villages which are connected neither by big buses nor trains.
  • Vans can also take you to some islands connected with the mainland by large car ferries which do not take big buses but take vans on board, too.
  • Due to a smaller size compared to big buses, vans are more maneuverable on the road. It sometimes results in shorter travel time, especially if your destination is not far away.
  • While vans do have an official stop enroute, they can also get you off at a more convenient point – no need to go to the terminal, just ask your driver. Note that it is not always possible, but in many cases, they will cooperate. It can save you both time and money you would have otherwise spent getting off the terminal on foot or by taxi.

Cons of Van Travel

  • Vans accommodating more passengers may feel quite cramped. Expect limited space for your legs and elbows. Some vans limit the luggage for one ticket to one piece. If you have more bags, suitcases, or backpacks, you may be asked to buy a separate ticket for your luggage, which makes the trip twice as expensive.
  • Not all vans run on schedule. On certain routes, vans leave only when full. Do check it with your operator before buying your ticket, otherwise, you may end up waiting much longer than expected until the van fills up.
  • If there are more reckless drivers on any other means of transport than on vans, we are unaware of it. Some companies install speed control units on their vehicles, but it is not a rare case to hear this unit beeping the whole trip through with the driver not paying attention to it. Always remember to buckle your seatbelt while travelling by van. Though sometimes you will need to make an investigation to find out where your seatbelt is.
  • For those prone to motion sickness there is a good piece of advice: take your medicine half an hour before your van trip, especially if your route includes winding stretches. You are more likely to feel motion sick travelling by van than by bus.
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Recaro Transport Popular Routes

Puerto Princesa - Port Barton
09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00
El Nido - Port Barton
08:00, 13:00
Port Barton - Puerto Princesa
08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 13:00, 15:00
Port Barton - El Nido
08:00, 13:00
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Recaro Transport Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture StationArrival StationDepartureArrivalTravel time
Regional 14paxPort BartonEl Nido08:0013:005h 0m
Regional 14paxPort BartonEl Nido13:0018:005h 0m
Regional 14paxPort BartonPuerto Princesa09:0012:303h 30m
Regional 14paxPort BartonPuerto Princesa11:0014:303h 30m
Regional 14paxPort BartonPuerto Princesa13:0016:303h 30m
Regional 14paxPort BartonPuerto Princesa15:0018:303h 30m
Regional 14paxPuerto PrincesaPort Barton08:0011:303h 30m
Regional 14paxPuerto PrincesaPort Barton10:0013:303h 30m
Regional 14paxPuerto PrincesaPort Barton13:0016:303h 30m
Regional 14paxPuerto PrincesaPort Barton15:0018:303h 30m
Regional 14paxPuerto PrincesaPort Barton17:0020:303h 30m
Regional 14paxEl NidoPort Barton08:0013:005h 0m
Regional 14paxEl NidoPort Barton13:0018:005h 0m

Recaro Transport Stations

El NidoPuerto PrincesaPuerto Princesa TransferPort Barton

Recaro Transport Company Reviews

D T
We booked a "van" thinking to would be a minibus. Seems like they tried to save a trip and instead put us on a large bus with a different company. No seating and had to spend the entire trip sitting on the steps of the entrance to the bus, without the doors being closed. I did not book with the other company, and I did not buy a bus ticket, and I did not expect to have no seat to sit in. Poor
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Mar 28, 2024
A C
Really easy, can also book with them direct in Port Barton or PP. Van full but luggage well packed and driver was excellent. Arrived at El Nido in good time and would 100% use again!
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jan 21, 2024
J B
Overall, the van ride went well. Very quick and smooth ride. Unfortunately, there was some miscommunication between 12go and the fact that pick up from your hotel is included in ticket price. So we paid money to travel 20mins to get to the 'pick up' location which was slightly frustrating.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Aug 14, 2023
E
Good and comfortable
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jul 10, 2023
M D
Some past reviews got me worried but this specific trip was good. The van would leave PP to Port Barton at 8:00am. I arrived at the Rocaro terminal around 7:15 am, they called someone, put me in an empty van, and drove me to a second van further up. This one had 4 other travelers inside. There was a quick stop for snacks/bathroom and soon we arrived in P. Barton. The trip was around 2 hours. It gets a bit bumpy sometimes but nothing too bad. Also, the driver was never too fast or reckless. In fact, he was super polite and helpful.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Mar 29, 2023
M D
the van was old and broke down as soon as we left Port Barton. it was also overcrowded, with 3 people seating in the front.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Mar 27, 2023
A D
The drive was a bit scary !
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Mar 6, 2020
M N
Driver was on time, driving decently and safe. I recommend to go with Recaroo
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Feb 27, 2020
V S
In time for colecting us at the hotel. Good space in the van and aircon ok. Good driver, no crazy speed
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Feb 26, 2020
L V
To put to many people in a minivan. Too crowded for an 4 hour Ride.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Feb 17, 2020
D M
Good/safe driver that made good time. Thanks for a nice trip!
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Feb 1, 2020
N K
Very fast and efficient but a bit packed.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jan 31, 2020
D M
Good van transport. Fast driver got there early!
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jan 30, 2020
T B
Drivers go too fast, they drive like crazy, accelerating and braking. If an animal had crossed our path we would have been killed. We used this service twice to go to different places and in both cases we arrived at our destination an hour earlier. On the other hand, it can be much cheaper to hire it from there if you negotiate the price.
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jan 30, 2020
F D
Ryan is really nice driver ! I really appreciate the good tips that he gave us for port Barton as he know very well the city !!! Thanks for the good company with you it was a pleasure to meet you !!!
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jan 27, 2020
J D
Was nervous after reading some of the reviews but we had a great experience! Nice clean van, wasn't full, good music playing and didn't hit any dogs. The crew was very helpful and nice. We got in about an hour earlier then expected. They do drive a little crazy but nothing you wouldn't expect if you've been to southern Asia before
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jan 11, 2020
J G
Arrived on time. Highly recommended
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jan 9, 2020
R M
Left on time with a safe driver. A very crowded van built for Philippino sized people not western bodies cramped in. Luggage on roof.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jan 8, 2020
M M
The previous organization was a bit chaotic, there were people who were left out and had their ticket. But they looked for alternatives. We had a reservation, arrived in time and were able to take the last two seats. Filipino style driver, super fast, so we arrived before the specified time.
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jan 6, 2020
M C
Driver was crazily fast
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Dec 30, 2019
M R
Pro’s: The transport arrived 20 mns before as scheduled at the hotel in PP. Con’s: The van was crowded, no safety belts. The driver drove like a maniac! Dangerous driving to pass other vehicles, in curves, in the villages on the highway. The Recaro should take more care about traffic safety instead of speed.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Dec 28, 2019
J C
Nobody came to pick us up at the hotel, we had to go to the terminal. When we called the hotline, they confirmed that this service does not exist... The trip went well, the driver even dropped us off in front of our hotel in Puerto Princesa. Unfortunately, a Filipino who had paid twice as much as us, or even less, had transported fish in ice, placed on top of all the other luggage. Result, all our things smell the fish and we still cannot make leave the smell. Considering the quantity of clothes it is going to cost us very expensive in expenses of cleaning. Between 100 and 150 pesos the kilos, that doubles us the cost of the trip...
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Dec 15, 2019
S Z
For me was all ok! Is not the best ride I have made in my life, but not bad. Driver was a very formula 1 driver, very fast but professional
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Dec 14, 2019
M M
Not information about the arrival point. Which is very far from anywhere.
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Dec 8, 2019
C S
Good trip. Just a little worried about exceeding the loading capacity of the vehicle. We could clearly hear squeaking/creaking sounds throughout the journey with every turn and bump along the road. That is something that should be checked and attended to to help ensure passenger safety.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Dec 4, 2019
C S
Trip went through smoothly. The only annoying part was when the driver decided to tune into an AM Station for a radio drama. It didn't help that the sound system was cracking.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Dec 4, 2019
G K
The driver packed us like can if sardines, it made the ride really uncomfortable
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Dec 4, 2019
E D
There was no delay, we actually got to our destination early. But if you are a nervous person don't go with this company as they all drive super fast.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Dec 1, 2019
G K
The driver arrived at my hostel an hour early, I just wish he would give me a notification before doing that.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Nov 30, 2019
L B
All good except for almost 50 min delay upon departure.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Nov 27, 2019
E N
Although we ran over a dog on the way, the trip was on time and without further incident
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Nov 24, 2019
E N
Punctual and well organized.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Nov 22, 2019
B J
Driver drive to fast. The bus was over loaded and to cramped and too hot.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Nov 18, 2019
R W
The driver drove way too fast everywhere. hit a dog along the way. Because the driver is driving so fast, you are shaken back and forth during the ride so you cannot sleep and you are shaken back and forth. The van we were transported in was completely full and almost no room for your legs. Advice: pay a little bit more for a larger bus and hopefully also a safer fare.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Nov 15, 2019
J A
Pros: - Puntual - only 3.5h - friendly driver Cons: Cramped, like fish in a can, philippines style. If you are unlucky you get the shitty removable seat with no headrest or leg space.
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Nov 6, 2019
I C
Very fast! A bigger place to the luggage wouldn't be bad...anyway, it was supposed TO arrive to El Nido al 6 pm and we arrive at 4! Perfect ;)
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Oct 28, 2019
J G
Everything was perfect. They picked me up on time and we arrived earlier. When I arrived I asked what others in the van had paid and I had paid 300 pesos more for the same trip.
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Sep 23, 2019
K L
Van arrived a bit late but We can still catch our flight!!!
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Sep 11, 2019
D R
We were picked up on time, with a very new van and everything was great. The driver had the music a little loud but nothing that is not fixed by talking to him.
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jul 29, 2019
A A
We could get the seats we want but all of them were too small for me.
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jul 16, 2019
A P
We came on time at Puerto Princesa s airport.Everything was perfect!
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Jul 6, 2019
A M
Too many people on the van, no space for the legs, reckless driving and an alive rooster screaming on the back. The driver and the van from el Nido to port Barton were great. These were terrible.
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Apr 19, 2019
O D
Early departure and kind driver. I arrived on time to my destination
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Apr 19, 2019
M D
We had several vans during our stay in Palawan. I think they are pretty much all the same : a lot of people in it (they add a "fake" chair to fit more people), too cold air conditionning, crazy driving... And sometimes also they are late (yet, not in this one). They give you no information about the place where they drop you at the end (I had the feeling the "final stop" depends on their mood/how well you negociate with them). The places behind the driver can be reserved, but they reserve it for 4 people as they are only 2 "nice" spots. So for this ride, this way fine, but I almost believe this was luck... !
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Apr 17, 2019
A P
Van on time With a heavy load, it's a struggle to get to el Nido. It's a bit of a lottery. It depends on the condition of the van and the size of your neighbor.
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Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Apr 13, 2019
S B
Lots of people squeezed in that bus even they use the extra spaces. Otherwise was good and they did stopped for a little break which was good!
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Apr 12, 2019
A P
Timing respecté. Un peu serré, le van optimisé au maximun
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Apr 10, 2019
O H
The trip itself was flawless but we booked a trip for 8.30am and got picked up at 7.30. luckly we were ready and heading down to breakfast
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Apr 8, 2019
J B
Van arrived at hotel (Puerto Princesa) 10-15 minutes only to pick up guests - Puerto Princesa to Port Barton..time taken almost 3hrs...... Thumb up....
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Mar 27, 2019
T R
Everything was o.k. No problems ...
Van Regional 14pax, Recaro Transport, Mar 25, 2019
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88.6% of 105 travelers were presumably happy with Recaro Transport as they left good or no review