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How to get fromPenang to Sempornaby plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus

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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
    7h 15m
    RM 547–1,035

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    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 44m
    RM 575–1,366

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

    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
    10h 8m
    RM 576–2,288

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,062.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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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