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How to get fromSemporna to Sulu Archipelagoby bus, plane, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Semporna to Sulu Archipelago by bus, plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly, car ferry, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane TWU - SDK
    3. Take the car ferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    25h 6m
    ₱12,397–19,207

  2. Bus to Lahad Datu Airport, fly, car ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane LDU - SDK
    3. Take the car ferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    26h 36m
    ₱9,188–26,586

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,288Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Semporna to Sulu Archipelago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 915.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 6m

What companies run services between Semporna, Malaysia and Sulu Archipelago, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Semporna to Sulu Archipelago. However, you can take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Harbour, take the car ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the ferry to Jolo, then take the taxi to Sulu Archipelago. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lahad Datu, walk to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Harbour, take the car ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the ferry to Jolo, then take the taxi to Sulu Archipelago.

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