What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Semporna?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Semporna is to fly and bus which costs RM 300 - RM 650 and takes 13h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Semporna?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Semporna is to fly and Minibus which takes 9h 17m and costs RM 330 - RM 550.

How far is it from George Town to Semporna?

The distance between George Town and Semporna is 2087 km.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Semporna?

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from George Town to Semporna, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Semporna?

There are 141+ hotels available in Semporna.

George Town to Semporna - 3 ways to travel via plane, Minibus, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Semporna 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 Tawau Airport, Minibus
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane PEN - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
9h 17m
RM 337–538
Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane PEN - SDK
2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
13h 41m
RM 304–629
Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane AOR - TWU
4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
11h 44m
RM 379–846

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

35Weekly Planes

5h 50mAverage Duration

RM 269Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Semporna.

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Distance: 2,087.3 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Semporna. 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, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, 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.

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