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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Semporna by plane, bus, or train

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

    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
    9h 43m
    RM 519–1,839

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

    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
    8h 11m
    RM 282–999

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

    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
    12h 45m
    RM 395–1,046

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRM 364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,952.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Semporna. 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, then take the bus to Semporna. 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, then take the bus to Semporna.

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