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How to get fromGeorge Town to Lahad Datuby plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    10h 52m
    RM 541–1,346

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane PEN - LDU
    8h 12m
    RM 353–1,504

  3. Fly Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PEN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    13h 8m
    RM 565–1,134

  4. Fly Penang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PEN - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    14h 36m
    RM 403–1,544

  5. Car ferry, train to Alor Setar, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Anak Bukittrain train
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane AOR - SDK
    4. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    12h 46m
    RM 577–2,208

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,179.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

AirAsia, MASwings, and Malindo Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 5 times a day.

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