There are 3 ways to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sabah by ferry, bus, or plane
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Nunukan to Tawauferry
- Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
14h 18mRM 210–275Ferry, Minibus, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Take the ferry from Nunukan to Tawauferry
- Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus
- Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus
- Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane TWU - BKI
8h 59mRM 328–458Ferry, Minibus, fly to Sandakan Airport
- Take the ferry from Nunukan to Tawauferry
- Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus
- Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus
- Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane TWU - SDK
9h 7mRM 552–788
Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sabah is to ferry and bus which costs RM 210 - RM 280 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sabah is to ferry and Minibus and fly which takes 8h 59m and costs RM 320 - RM 460.
The distance between Pulau Nunukan Timur and Sabah is 511 km.
The best way to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sabah without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 18m and costs RM 210 - RM 280.
It takes approximately 14h 18m to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sabah, including transfers.
There are 1170+ hotels available in Sabah.
What companies run services between Pulau Nunukan Timur, Indonesia and Sabah, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sabah. However, you can take the ferry to Tawau, walk to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah, then take the bus to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Tawau, walk to Tawau, take the bus to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–240
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–290
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Tawau Airport to Sandakan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–1,200
- Phone
- +60 88-440 337
- Website
- transtedar.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–130
- Schedules at
- transtedar.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
Bus from Semporna to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
Bus from Semporna to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
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