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How to get fromSabah to Balabacby bus, ferry, unknown or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Sabah to Balabac by bus, ferry, unknown, or plane

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  1. Minibus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Kudatbus
    2. Take the ferry from Kudat to Pulau Banggiferry
    3. Walk from Pulau Banggi to Balabacunknown
    7h 26m

  2. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)planeSDK - BKI
    2. Walk from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Balabacunknown
    6h 4m

  3. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)planeLDU - SDK
    2. Walk from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Balabacunknown
    5h 38m

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket₱1,434Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Balabac, Mimaropa, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Sabah to Balabac. However, you can take the bus to Kudat, walk to Kudat, take the ferry to Pulau Banggi, then travel to Balabac. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then travel to Balabac.

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