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How to get fromBalabac to Sabahby unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Balabac to Sabah by unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, ferry, Minibus

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    1. Walk from Balabac to Pulau Banggiunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Pulau Banggi to Kudatferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kudat to Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaranbus bus
    7h 26m

  2. Travel, fly to Lahad Datu Airport

    1. Walk from Balabac to Sandakan Airport (SDK)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane SDK - LDU
    5h 38m

  3. Travel, ferry, Minibus to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly

    1. Walk from Balabac to Pulau Banggiunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Pulau Banggi to Kudatferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kudat to Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaranbus bus
    4. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane BKI - SDK
    9h 33m

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 160Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Balabac to Sabah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Balabac, Mimaropa, Philippines and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Balabac to Sabah. However, you can travel to Pulau Banggi, take the ferry to Kudat, walk to Kudat, then take the bus to Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran. Alternatively, you can travel to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport then fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU).

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