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How to get fromKuching to Pulau Mabulby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Pulau Mabul by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KCH - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    9h 39m
    RM 667–1,273

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane KCH - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    10h 45m
    RM 399–1,233

  3. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KCH - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    13h 48m
    RM 650–1,330

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,046.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Pulau Mabul, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Pulau Mabul. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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 taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul.

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