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How to get fromSamarinda to Sabahby bus, plane, car or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Samarinda to Sabah by bus, plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    2. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane BPN - BKI
    11h 29m
    RM 562–1,114

  2. Bus, fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    2. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane BPN - TRK
    3. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 21m
    RM 340–260,305

  3. Drive 1,363.5 km

    1. Drive from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalucar car 1,363.5 km
    20h 32m
    RM 593–856

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 370Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Samarinda, Indonesia and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Samarinda to Sabah. However, you can take the bus to Balikpapan, take the taxi to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can drive from Samarinda to Kota Kinabalu in around 20h 32m.

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