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How to get fromNorth Kalimantan to Philippinesby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from North Kalimantan to Philippines by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    3. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane BKI - MNL
    20h 45m
    ₱8,494–3,919,487

  2. Ferry, Minibus, bus to Lahad Datu Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    4. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane LDU - MNL
    19h 13m
    ₱8,466–3,918,879

  3. Ferry, Minibus, Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane TWU - MNL
    17h 23m
    ₱9,093–3,920,006

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₱4,812Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,718.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 45m

What companies run services between North Kalimantan, Indonesia and Philippines?

There is no direct connection from North Kalimantan to Philippines. However, you can take the taxi to Tarakan, take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal, walk to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah, take the bus to Kota Kinabalu, take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, then take the train to Doroteo Jose Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tarakan, take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal, walk to Tawau, take the bus to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, then take the train to Doroteo Jose Station.

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