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How to get fromPenang to Lahad Datuby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    8h 55m
    RM 435–1,319

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PEN - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    12h 39m
    RM 419–1,193

  3. Fly Penang International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane PEN - LDU
    6h 15m
    RM 460–1,300

  4. Fly Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PEN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    11h 11m
    RM 611–1,660

  5. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane AOR - SDK
    3. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    11h 23m
    RM 575–1,910

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,152.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

AirAsia, MASwings, and Malindo Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 5 times a day.

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