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How to get fromPhuket to Sempornaby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Phuket to Semporna by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Phuket International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane HKT - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    12h 2m
    RM 543–1,748

  2. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KBV - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    11h 9m
    RM 773–2,023

  3. Fly Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane HKT - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    17h 36m
    RM 547–1,596

  4. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KBV - SDK
    3. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    15h 53m
    RM 747–1,771

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 531Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,349.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Semporna. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna.

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