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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Pulau Mabulby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Pulau Mabul by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SZB - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    12h 26m
    RM 788–1,638

  2. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KUL - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    11h 27m
    RM 422–1,302

  3. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KUL - SDK
    3. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    16h 2m
    RM 540–1,809

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRM 581Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Pulau Mabul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,990.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Pulau Mabul, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Pulau Mabul. However, you can take the train to Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 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 train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) 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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