There is 1 way to get from Tarakan to Semporna by ferry or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Tarakan to Semporna is to ferry and Minibus which costs RM 160 - RM 260000 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tarakan to Semporna is to ferry and Minibus which takes 5h 44m and costs RM 160 - RM 260000.
The distance between Tarakan and Semporna is 253 km.
The best way to get from Tarakan to Semporna without a car is to ferry and Minibus which takes 5h 44m and costs RM 160 - RM 260000.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Tarakan to Semporna, including transfers.
There are 140+ hotels available in Semporna.
What companies run services between Tarakan, Indonesia and Semporna, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tarakan to Semporna. However, you can take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal, walk to Tawau, then take the bus to Semporna.
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 220,000–260,000
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 140
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