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How to get fromLahad Datu to Makassarby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Makassar by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, Minibus, ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    4. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)plane plane TRK - UPG
    14h 15m
    Rp 2,860,689–1,203,590,297
  2. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Centralbus bus
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)plane plane SDK - UPG
    13h 48m
    Rp 4,188,597–11,780,026
  3. Bus, Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)plane plane TWU - UPG
    16h 7m
    Rp 3,991,284–11,720,889

Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,680,163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Makassar, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Lahad Datu to Makassar. However, you can take the bus to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarakan, take the taxi to Juwata International Airport (TRK) airport, fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), then take the taxi to Makassar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sandakan Central, take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), then take the taxi to Makassar.

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