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 52m.

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 52m 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 52m to get from George Town to Lahad Datu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lahad Datu?

There are 46+ hotels available in Lahad Datu.

George Town to Lahad Datu - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and Minibus

There are 2 ways to get from George Town to Lahad Datu by plane or bus

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Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus
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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 52m
RM 304–679
Fly 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 397–633

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

38Weekly Planes

6h 7mAverage Duration

RM 226Cheapest 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 52m

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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