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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu

Composite routes from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu

Cheapest
20 h 58 min
Car
1414 km.
from $77

Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
17h 47m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$484.04

Super Air Jet

Website:
superairjet.com/en/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.21–$95.53

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$178.33

Bus operators

DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN)

Website:
facebook.com/pages/category/Travel-Company/Al-Baraka-Travel-Service-Sdn-Bhd-325856594569478/
Bus from Pontianak to Bandar
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.31

Sipitang Express

Phone:
088-751722
Email:
Website:
sipitangexpress.com.my/?route-destination
Bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to KK
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.00

Local Minibus Malaysia

Bus from Tawau to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.61

Dyana Express

Phone:
+6088 389 997, +6016 831 65 65
Website:
easybook.com/en-ph/bus/operator/dyana-express?source=rome2rio
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
8h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.33
Bus from Semporna to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.15

TransTedar Express

Phone:
+60 88-440 337
Website:
transtedar.com/
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.53

Sabariah Express

Phone:
+60 10-785 5532
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/sabariah-express?source=rome2rio
Bus from Semporna to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.41

Optis Jaya Express

Phone:
+6088 433 779
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/optis-jaya-express?source=rome2rio
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.53

Other operators

Pelni

Phone:
+62 811-1621-162
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/pelni162/
Other from Balikpapan to Surabaya
Ave. Duration:
40h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$34.39
Other from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianak
Ave. Duration:
2d 13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$30.57

Indomaya Express

Other from Tarakan to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.40

KM Tawindo

Other from Tarakan to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.40

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu?

The cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu is to fly and ferry and Minibus and bus which costs $76.09 - $141.30 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu?

The fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu is to fly and ferry and Minibus and bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $76.09 - $141.30 .

How far is it from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu?

The distance between Balikpapan and Lahad Datu is 729 km. The road distance is 1414.8 km.

How do I travel from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu without a car?

The best way to get from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5 days 17h and costs $163.04 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu?

It takes approximately 13h 34m to get from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu?

Yes, the driving distance between Balikpapan to Lahad Datu is 1415 km. It takes approximately 20h 55m to drive from Balikpapan to Lahad Datu.

Where can I stay near Lahad Datu?

There are 43+ hotels available in Lahad Datu. Prices start at $15.52 per night.
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