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How to get fromManado to Sempornaby plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane MDC - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    14h
    RM 1,494–261,958

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane MDC - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    16h 59m
    RM 901–2,759

  3. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane MDC - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    13h 53m
    RM 1,060–3,164

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,113.2 km
  • Duration: 14h

What companies run services between Manado, Indonesia and Semporna, Malaysia?

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

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