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How to get fromGeorge Town to Mataking Islandby plane, bus, ferry, unknown, car ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Mataking Island by plane, bus, ferry, unknown, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry, travel

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    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 ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry ferry
    4. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    11h 8m

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane PEN - LDU
    2. Walk from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    9h 54m

  3. Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry ferry
    4. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    15h 38m

  4. Car ferry, train to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Anak Bukittrain train
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane AOR - TWU
    4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry ferry
    6. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    13h 27m

  5. Fly Penang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PEN - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry ferry
    4. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    19h 24m

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 436Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from George Town to Mataking Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,133.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Mataking Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Mataking Island. However, 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, walk to Semporna Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Bohey Dulang, then travel to Mataking Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), then travel to Mataking Island.

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