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

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There are 3 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

    best
    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
    11h 37m
    RM 543–1,848

  2. Fly Phuket International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    16h 41m
    RM 497–1,496

  3. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KBV - TWU
    4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    14h 5m
    RM 710–2,030

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,349.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

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 bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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