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How to get fromBalikpapan to Pulau Mabulby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Balikpapan to Pulau Mabul by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry, Minibus

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    1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane BPN - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    11h 31m
    RM 529–260,502

  2. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane BPN - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    23h 5m
    RM 1,155–1,798

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights

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Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 241Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Balikpapan to Pulau Mabul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 822.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Pulau Mabul, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Balikpapan to Pulau Mabul. However, you can take the taxi to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) airport, fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK), take the taxi to Tarakan, take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal, walk to Tawau, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul.

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