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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Senai International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus

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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
    6h 50m
    RM 404–1,848

  2. Fly Singapore Changi Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    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
    9h 35m
    RM 705–1,304

  3. Fly Senai International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane JHB - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    13h 39m
    RM 477–1,455

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 360Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Johor Bahru to Semporna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,743.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Johor Bahru to Semporna. 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, then take the bus to Semporna. 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, then take the bus to Semporna.

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