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How to get fromJolo to Lahad Datuby ferry, car ferry or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Jolo to Lahad Datu by ferry, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Sandakan Harbour to Lahad Datutaxi taxi
    25h 16m
    RM 808–1,121

  2. Car ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Jolo to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Sandakan Harbour to Lahad Datutaxi taxi
    27h 16m
    RM 807–1,100

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jolo, Philippines and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Jolo to Lahad Datu. However, you can take the ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Sandakan Harbour, then take the taxi to Lahad Datu. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Sandakan Harbour, then take the taxi to Lahad Datu.

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