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How to get fromChennai to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Chennai to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane MAA - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    13h 4m
    RM 840–2,372

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane MAA - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    17h 23m
    RM 743–2,179

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,376.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Semporna. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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