What is the cheapest way to get from Semporna to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Semporna to Penang is to bus and fly which costs RM 550 - RM 1400 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Semporna to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Semporna to Penang is to Minibus and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs RM 550 - RM 1700.

How far is it from Semporna to Penang?

The distance between Semporna and Penang is 2063 km.

How long does it take to get from Semporna to Penang?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Semporna to Penang, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2423+ hotels available in Penang.

Semporna to Penang - 3 ways to travel via train, Minibus, plane, and bus

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

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Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus
2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane TWU - PEN
7h 15m
RM 585–1,635
Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus
2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane TWU - AOR
3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain
8h 57m
RM 556–1,988
Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
1. Take the bus from Semporna to Sandakan Centralbus
2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SDK - PEN
11h 50m
RM 560–1,385

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

54Weekly Planes

6h 13mAverage Duration

RM 530Cheapest 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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