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There are 3 ways to get from Bali to Semporna by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane DPS - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    10h 4m
    RM 753–2,156

  2. Fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane DPS - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    12h 56m
    RM 687–1,520

  3. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane DPS - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    14h 28m
    RM 846–1,603

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
TicketRM 733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,575.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Bali, Indonesia and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Bali to Semporna. However, you can take the taxi to Ngurah-Rai-Airport-DPS airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ngurah-Rai-Airport-DPS airport, fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK), take the taxi to Tarakan, take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal, walk to Tawau, then take the bus to Semporna.

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