What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Lahad Datu?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Lahad Datu is to fly and bus which costs RM 300 - RM 700 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Lahad Datu?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Lahad Datu is to fly and bus which takes 10h 57m and costs RM 300 - RM 700.

How far is it from George Town to Lahad Datu?

The distance between George Town and Lahad Datu is 2177 km.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Lahad Datu?

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from George Town to Lahad Datu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lahad Datu?

There are 51+ hotels available in Lahad Datu.

George Town to Lahad Datu - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and Minibus

There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, car ferry, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane PEN - SDK
2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
10h 57m
RM 300–675
Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane AOR - SDK
4. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
14h 49m
RM 221–1,159
Fly Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane PEN - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
13h 18m
RM 364–1,118

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

45Weekly Planes

6h 38mAverage Duration

RM 243Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Lahad Datu.

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Distance: 2,177.2 km
Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Lahad Datu. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Lahad Datu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, then take the bus to Lahad Datu.

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