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How to get fromGeorge Town to Lahad Datuby plane, bus, car ferry or tram

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

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    10h 52m
    RM 304–629

  2. 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 car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane AOR - SDK
    4. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    13h 35m
    RM 266–1,137

  3. Fly Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PEN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    13h 13m
    RM 367–1,083

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
TicketRM 233Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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