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How to get fromMelbourne to Balabacby plane, bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Balabac by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Puerto Princesa, Minivan, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)planeMEL - PPS
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa International Airport to Port Barton Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Port Barton to Puerto Princesabus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus
    5. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry
    34h 15m
    ₱18,829–50,619

  2. Fly to El Nido Airport, Mini Van, Minivan, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to El Nido Airport (ENI)planeMEL - ENI
    2. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesabus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Puerto Princesa to Rio Tubabus
    4. Take the ferry from Rio Tuba Pier to Balabac Island Pierferry
    33h 8m
    ₱18,649–75,279

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Puerto Princesa (PPS) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₱13,567Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Balabac, Mimaropa, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Balabac. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Puerto Princesa (PPS), walk to Puerto Princesa International Airport, take the bus to Port Barton Bus Terminal, take the bus to Puerto Princesa, take the bus to Rio Tuba, take the taxi to Rio Tuba Pier, then take the ferry to Balabac Island Pier. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to El Nido Airport (ENI), take the taxi to El Nido, take the bus to Puerto Princesa, take the bus to Rio Tuba, take the taxi to Rio Tuba Pier, then take the ferry to Balabac Island Pier.

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