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How to get fromPenang to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Penang to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    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
    7h 5m
    RM 589–1,744

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    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
    11h 49m
    RM 517–1,158

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRM 440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,062.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Penang to Semporna. However, you can fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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