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How to get fromPenang to Mataking Islandby plane, bus, ferry, unknown, tram or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Mataking Island by plane, bus, ferry, unknown, tram, 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
    9h 21m

  2. 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
    14h 31m

  3. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the tram from Tasek Gelugor to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane AOR - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry ferry
    5. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    12h 18m

  4. Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Nibong Tebal to Kl Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KUL - 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
    12h 49m

  5. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the tram from Tasek Gelugor to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane AOR - SDK
    3. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry ferry
    5. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    17h 58m

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRM 276Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Mataking Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Mataking Island. However, you can 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 fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Bohey Dulang, then travel to Mataking Island.

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