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How to get fromBalikpapan to Sempornaby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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

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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
    8h 10m
    RM 429–260,402

  2. Drive 1,356.7 km

    1. Drive from Balikpapan to Sempornacar car 1,356.7 km
    20h 39m
    RM 614–887

  3. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    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
    19h 44m
    RM 1,055–1,688

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 239Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Balikpapan to Semporna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 784.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Balikpapan to Semporna. 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, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can drive from Balikpapan to Semporna in around 20h 39m.

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