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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)planePEN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry
    4. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown
    9h 16m

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

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)planePEN - LDU
    2. Walk from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Mataking Islandunknown
    9h 32m

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

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)planePEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry
    4. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown
    13h 40m

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

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

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

    1. Take the train from Nibong Tebal to Kl Sentraltrain
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)planeKUL - TWU
    4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
    5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry
    6. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown
    12h 49m

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

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Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 222Cheapest 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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) then travel to Mataking Island.

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