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How to get fromSabah to Nunukan Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Sabah to Nunukan Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Tawau to Nunukanferry ferry
    14h 38m
    Rp 1,184,015–1,310,336

  2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane BKI - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tawau to Nunukanferry ferry
    9h 24m
    Rp 1,565,414–2,110,646

  3. Fly from Sandakan Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SDK - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tawau to Nunukanferry ferry
    9h 28m
    Rp 2,517,797–3,567,838

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 551,601Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sabah to Nunukan Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 523.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Nunukan Island, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sabah to Nunukan Island. However, you can take the bus to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah, walk to Tawau, take the ferry to Nunukan, then take the taxi to Nunukan Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau, take the ferry to Nunukan, then take the taxi to Nunukan Island.

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