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How to get fromSydney to Halmaheraby plane, car ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Halmahera by plane, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE)plane plane SYD - TTE
    2. Take the carferry from Bastiong to Sofificarferry car ferry
    18h 40m
    Rp 5,359,665–17,699,728

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE)plane plane NTL - TTE
    3. Take the carferry from Bastiong to Sofificarferry car ferry
    29h 24m
    Rp 6,763,722–22,633,446

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE)plane plane CBR - TTE
    3. Take the carferry from Bastiong to Sofificarferry car ferry
    24h
    Rp 8,128,445–20,210,131

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRp 5,338,874Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,636.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 40m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Halmahera, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Halmahera. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE), take the taxi to Bastiong, then take the car ferry to Sofifi. Alternatively, you can take the train to Hamilton Station, walk to Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St, take the bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) airport, fly to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE), take the taxi to Bastiong, then take the car ferry to Sofifi.

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