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How to get fromLahad Datu to Manadoby bus, ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Manado by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, Minibus, ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    4. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)plane plane TRK - MDC
    15h 37m
    Rp 3,950,031–1,108,108,036

  2. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Centralbus bus
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)plane plane SDK - MDC
    16h 10m
    Rp 2,864,341–10,134,476

  3. Bus, Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)plane plane TWU - MDC
    18h 19m
    Rp 3,489,692–12,589,697

Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRp 3,062,477Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Manado, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Lahad Datu to Manado. However, you can take the bus to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarakan, take the taxi to Juwata International Airport (TRK) airport, fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), then take the taxi to Manado. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), then take the taxi to Manado.

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