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How to get fromMelbourne to Derawan Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Derawan Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, Minivan, Speedboat

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kalimaru Airport (BEJ)plane plane MEL - BEJ
    2. Take the bus from Berau to Tanjung Batubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Batu to Derawan Islandsferry ferry
    17h 9m
    Rp 5,776,430–15,806,430

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, Minivan, Speedboat

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Kalimaru Airport (BEJ)plane plane AVV - BEJ
    3. Take the bus from Berau to Tanjung Batubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Batu to Derawan Islandsferry ferry
    24h 47m
    Rp 9,065,118–29,595,118

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kalimaru Airport (BEJ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRp 5,415,733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,403.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 9m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Derawan Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Derawan Islands. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kalimaru Airport (BEJ), walk to Berau, take the bus to Tanjung Batu, walk to Tanjung Batu, then take the ferry to Derawan Islands. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lara Station, walk to Lara Station/Hicks St, take the line 18 bus to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to Kalimaru Airport (BEJ), walk to Berau, take the bus to Tanjung Batu, walk to Tanjung Batu, then take the ferry to Derawan Islands.

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