There are 2 ways to get from Luwuk to Semporna by plane, ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry, Minibus
best- Fly from Luwuk (LUW) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane LUW - TRK
- Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus
14h 42mRM 1,288–2,022Fly to Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Luwuk (LUW) to Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport (LNU)plane LUW - LNU
- Drive from Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport (LNU) to Sempornacar
29h 42mRM 979–2,373
Luwuk (LUW) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luwuk to Semporna is to fly and drive which costs RM 950 - RM 2400 and takes 29h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Luwuk to Semporna is to fly and ferry and Minibus which takes 14h 42m and costs RM 1200 - RM 2100.
The distance between Luwuk and Semporna is 1025 km.
It takes approximately 14h 42m to get from Luwuk to Semporna, including transfers.
There are 148+ hotels available in Semporna.
What companies run services between Luwuk, Indonesia and Semporna, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Luwuk to Semporna. However, you can take the taxi to Luwuk (LUW) 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 take the taxi to Luwuk (LUW) airport, fly to Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport (LNU), then drive to Semporna.
- Website
- lionair.co.id
Flights from Luwuk to Juwata International Airport via Sultan Hasanuddin, Juanda International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,100–1,700
- Website
- lionair.co.id
Flights from Luwuk to Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport via Palu, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- RM 800–2,100
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 145
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 270
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
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