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How to get fromPerth to Lahad Datuby plane, bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PER - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    16h 28m
    RM 874–3,047

  2. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PER - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    19h 4m
    RM 825–2,935

  3. Fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry, Minibus, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane PER - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    24h 20m
    RM 966–262,839

Perth Airport (PER) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRM 802Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Lahad Datu. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Lahad Datu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, then take the bus to Lahad Datu.

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