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How to get fromLahad Datu to Tarakanby taxi, ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Tarakan by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lahad Datu to Tawautaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    5h 10m
    Rp 1,944,397–1,101,647,923

  2. Bus, Minibus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    9h 31m
    Rp 854,622–1,100,304,622

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lahad Datu to Tarakan. However, you can take the taxi to Tawau then take the ferry to Tarakan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lahad Datu to Tarakan via Semporna, Tawau, and Tawau Ferry Terminal in around 9h 31m.

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