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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sabah to Tarakan 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 Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    15h 18m
    Rp 1,044,987–1,100,539,241

  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 Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    10h 4m
    Rp 1,403,138–1,101,352,149

  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 Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    10h 8m
    Rp 2,282,393–1,102,602,292

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 530,012Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 591.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 18m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Tarakan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sabah to Tarakan. However, you can take the bus to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah, walk to Tawau Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Tarakan. 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 Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Tarakan.

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