What is the cheapest way to get from Samarinda to Sabah?

The cheapest way to get from Samarinda to Sabah is to bus and fly and ferry which costs RM 380 - RM 260000 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samarinda to Sabah?

The fastest way to get from Samarinda to Sabah is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 9h 16m and costs RM 380 - RM 260000.

How far is it from Samarinda to Sabah?

The distance between Samarinda and Sabah is 778 km. The road distance is 1363.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Samarinda to Sabah?

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Samarinda to Sabah, including transfers.

Can I drive from Samarinda to Sabah?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarinda to Sabah is 1363 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Samarinda to Sabah.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Sabah.

Samarinda to Sabah - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, ferry, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Samarinda to Sabah by bus, plane, ferry, or car

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Bus, fly, ferry
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1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus
2. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane BPN - TRK
3. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
9h 16m
RM 388–260,371
Drive 1,363.5 km
1. Drive from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalucar 1,363.5 km
20h 32m
RM 618–893

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights

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1h 9mAverage Duration

RM 259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 778.2 km
Duration: 9h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Samarinda to Sabah. However, you can take the bus to Balikpapan, take the taxi to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) airport, fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK), take the taxi to Tarakan, then take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu in around 20h 32m.

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