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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Nunukan Islandby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Nunukan Island by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KUL - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Tawau to Nunukanferry ferry
    14h 11m
    Rp 2,244,702–6,140,405

  2. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SZB - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tawau to Nunukanferry ferry
    15h 10m
    Rp 3,927,047–8,058,107

  3. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KUL - SDK
    3. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sandakan to Stesen Bas Express Tawaubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tawau to Nunukanferry ferry
    16h 34m
    Rp 2,532,754–8,493,457

  4. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SZB - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tawau to Nunukanferry ferry
    20h 27m
    Rp 3,395,099–6,951,159

  5. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KUL - BKI
    3. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tawau to Nunukanferry ferry
    21h 3m
    Rp 2,412,754–5,833,457

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,194,015Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Nunukan Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,154.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 11m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Nunukan Island, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Nunukan Island. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau, take the ferry to Nunukan, then take the taxi to Nunukan Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau, take the ferry to Nunukan, then take the taxi to Nunukan Island.

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