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How to get fromSemporna to Penangby bus, plane, or tram

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

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  1. Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    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
    7h 15m
    RM 535–1,035

  2. Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly to Alor Setar, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane TWU - AOR
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram tram
    9h 32m
    RM 496–1,980

  3. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    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
    12h 15m
    RM 575–1,438

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

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRM 370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,062.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

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

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