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How to get fromPenang to Mabulby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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

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    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 ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    10h 36m
    RM 670–1,285

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

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry ferry
    15h 5m
    RM 671–1,494

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

    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Anak Bukittrain train
    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
    13h 29m
    RM 726–2,588

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 436Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,100.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Penang to Mabul. However, you can 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 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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