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How to get fromMelbourne to Tarakanby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Tarakan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Juwata International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane MEL - TRK
    15h 24m
    Rp 5,856,436–15,356,438

  2. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MEL - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    30h 35m
    Rp 6,991,430–13,226,430

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRp 5,347,256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,381.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 24m

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

Qantas, Batik Air, and nine other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) 3 times a day.

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