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How to get fromHo Chi Minh City to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SGN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    8h 45m
    RM 616–1,794

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane SGN - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    12h 20m
    RM 480–1,612

  3. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane SGN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    12h 54m
    RM 775–1,131

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 581Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Semporna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,535.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh City to Semporna. However, you can fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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