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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Mabulby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Mabul by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane JHB - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    10h 11m
    RM 504–1,947

  2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SIN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    12h 57m
    RM 805–1,404

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,781.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Mabul, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Johor Bahru to Mabul. However, you can take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Expo Stn, walk to Expo, take the subway to Changi Airport, walk to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul.

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