What is the cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Sabah?

The cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Sabah is to fly and ferry which costs RM 400 - RM 260000 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Sabah?

The fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Sabah is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 25m and costs RM 400 - RM 260000.

How far is it from Balikpapan to Sabah?

The distance between Balikpapan and Sabah is 815 km. The road distance is 1471.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Sabah?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Balikpapan to Sabah, including transfers.

Can I drive from Balikpapan to Sabah?

Yes, the driving distance between Balikpapan to Sabah is 1472 km. It takes approximately 22h 2m to drive from Balikpapan to Sabah.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Sabah.

Balikpapan to Sabah - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Balikpapan to Sabah by plane, car, or ferry

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Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane BPN - BKI
7h 3m
RM 920–1,523
Fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane BPN - TRK
2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
5h 25m
RM 401–260,374
Drive 1,471.8 km
1. Drive from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalucar 1,471.8 km
22h 2m
RM 668–965

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

12Weekly Planes

10h 25mAverage Duration

RM 471Cheapest Price

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Distance: 815.1 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Sabah, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) twice daily.

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