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How to get fromTawau to Kalimantan Timurby ferry, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Tawau to Kalimantan Timur by ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    2. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane TRK - BPN
    5h 34m
    Rp 1,697,062–1,116,421,891
  2. Drive 1,144 km

    1. Drive from Tawau to Samarindacar car 1,144 km
    17h 35m
    Rp 2,261,985–3,267,312

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,046,679Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Tawau to Kalimantan Timur. However, you can take the ferry to Tarakan, take the taxi to Juwata International Airport (TRK) airport, fly to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), then take the taxi to Balikpapan. Alternatively, you can drive from Tawau to Samarinda in around 17h 35m.

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