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How to get fromGuangzhou to Sempornaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Guangzhou to Semporna by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Minibus

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    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane CAN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    9h 11m
    RM 479–1,542

  2. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly, Minibus

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane HKG - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    12h 43m
    RM 535–1,738

  3. Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly, Minibus

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SZX - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    13h 42m
    RM 572–1,878

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,297.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Guangzhou to Semporna. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Jiahewanggang, take the line 3 subway to Guangzhou Airport South, walk to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the line 2 subway to Guangzhou South, walk to Guangzhou South station, take the train to Shenzhen North, walk to Shenzhen North Station, take the train to West Kowloon Station, walk to Kowloon, take the subway to Airport, walk to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna.

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