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

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There are 2 ways to get from Penang to Pulau Mabul by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    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 26m
    RM 686–1,835

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 10m
    RM 614–1,251

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRM 433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,100.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Penang to Pulau 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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