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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Banggai Islandby plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Banggai Island by plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Luwuk (LUW)plane plane BKI - LUW
    2. Take the carferry from Luwuk to Banggaicarferry car ferry
    21h 29m
    Rp 4,639,055–16,927,064

  2. Bus, drive to Brunei International Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus bus
    2. Drive from Limbang to Brunei International Airport (BWN)car car
    3. Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Luwuk (LUW)plane plane BWN - LUW
    4. Take the carferry from Luwuk to Banggaicarferry car ferry
    26h 44m
    Rp 5,370,555–19,240,846

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Luwuk (LUW) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration16hAverage Duration
TicketRp 4,447,145Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Banggai Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,303.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 29m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Banggai Island, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Banggai Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Luwuk (LUW), take the taxi to Luwuk, then take the car ferry to Banggai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Limbang, drive to Brunei International Airport (BWN) airport, fly to Luwuk (LUW), take the taxi to Luwuk, then take the car ferry to Banggai.

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