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How to get fromThailand to Sempornaby train, tram, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Semporna by train, tram, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly, Minibus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane AOR - TWU
    4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    11h 35m
    RM 608–2,684

  2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane BKK - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    12h 10m
    RM 522–1,642

  3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, Minibus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane DMK - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    10h 59m
    RM 638–1,839

  4. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport, Minibus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane CNX - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    13h 28m
    RM 837–2,537

  5. Fly from Hat Yai, Minibus

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane HDY - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    11h 7m
    RM 542–1,842

Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 561Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,167.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Thailand and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Thailand to Semporna. However, you can take the train to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the vehicle to Anak Bukit, take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the subway to MRT หลักสี่;Mrt Kak Si, walk to ไอทีสแควร์ หลักสี่;It Square Laksi, take the bus to ตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna.

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