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How to get fromSemporna to George Townby bus or plane

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

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  1. Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TWU - PEN
    8h 30m
    RM 537–1,439

  2. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Sandakan Centralbus bus
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SDK - PEN
    13h 31m
    RM 557–1,538

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

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRM 494Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,084.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Semporna, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Semporna to George Town. However, you can take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to The Star Publication, then take the bus to Flat Lebuh Noordin. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sandakan Central, take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to The Star Publication, then take the bus to Flat Lebuh Noordin.

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