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How to get fromKuah to Sempornaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuah to Semporna by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Langkawi International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane LGK - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    7h 30m
    RM 625–1,182

  2. Ferry to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane AOR - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    11h 4m
    RM 559–2,286

  3. Fly Langkawi International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane LGK - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    12h 4m
    RM 563–1,289

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 473Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,144.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Kuah, Malaysia and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuah to Semporna. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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