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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane MEL - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    15h 49m
    RM 1,116–3,016

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane MEL - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    22h 24m
    RM 1,108–2,876

  3. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MEL - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sempornabus bus
    23h 54m
    RM 1,166–2,756

  4. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane MEL - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    22h 13m
    RM 1,474–3,023

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,040Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,526.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 49m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Semporna. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), walk to Lahad Datu, then take the bus to Semporna.

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