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How to get fromLangkawi to Mabulby plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Langkawi International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    10h 51m
    RM 725–1,382

  2. Fly Langkawi International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    15h 25m
    RM 633–1,459

  3. Ferry to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    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
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    14h 22m
    RM 750–2,640

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 482Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,182.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Mabul, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Mabul. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 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 Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 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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