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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Balambangan Islandby bus, unknown, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Balambangan Island by bus, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Minibus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Kudatbus bus
    2. Walk from Kudat to Balambangan Islandunknown unknown
    3h 51m

  2. Minibus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Kudatbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kudat to Pulau Banggiferry ferry
    3. Walk from Pulau Banggi to Balambangan Islandunknown unknown
    6h 3m

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  • Distance: 221.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Balambangan Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Balambangan Island. However, you can take the bus to Kudat then travel to Balambangan Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Balambangan Island via Kudat, Kudat, and Pulau Banggi in around 6h 3m.

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