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20 h 58 min
1345 km.
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Balikpapan, Indonesia → Sabah, Malaysia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Balikpapan to Sabah

Composite routes from Balikpapan to Sabah

Cheapest
20 h 58 min
Car
1345 km.
from $73
Other
5 h 27 min
Plane, Ferry
744 km.
from $126.87
5 d 7 h 54 min
Ferry
744 km.
from $227.65

Transport providers

Airlines

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:
$33.12–$101.90

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.32–$165.59

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:
$83.80

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:
$37.89

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:
$26.75–$33.12
Other from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianak
Ave. Duration:
2d 13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$29.30

Indomaya Express

Other from Tarakan to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.36

KM Tawindo

Other from Tarakan to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.36

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Sabah?

The cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Sabah is to fly and ferry which costs $59.78 - $130.43 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Sabah?

The fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Sabah is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 27m and costs $59.78 - $130.43 .

How far is it from Balikpapan to Sabah?

The distance between Balikpapan and Sabah is 678 km. The road distance is 1481.1 km.

How do I travel from Balikpapan to Sabah without a car?

The best way to get from Balikpapan to Sabah without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5 days 7h and costs $146.74 - $157.61 .

How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Sabah?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Balikpapan to Sabah, including transfers.

Can I drive from Balikpapan to Sabah?

Yes, the driving distance between Balikpapan to Sabah is 1481 km. It takes approximately 22h 4m to drive from Balikpapan to Sabah.
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