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

The cheapest way to get from Lahad Datu to George Town is to bus and fly which costs RM 290 - RM 650 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lahad Datu to George Town is to bus and fly which takes 9h 42m and costs RM 290 - RM 650.

How far is it from Lahad Datu to George Town?

The distance between Lahad Datu and George Town is 2176 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Lahad Datu to George Town, including transfers.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2558+ hotels available in George Town.

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

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

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

Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Centralbus
2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SDK - PEN
9h 42m
RM 296–632
Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Centralbus
2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SDK - AOR
3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
11h 50m
RM 277–1,120
Bus, Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus
2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus
3. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane TWU - PEN
12h 21m
RM 372–583

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

56Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

RM 223Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 2,176.3 km
Duration: 9h 42m

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

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

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