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How to get fromTioman Island to Lahad Datuby ferry, bus, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tioman Island to Lahad Datu by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to Larkin Sentralbus
    4. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)planeJHB - LDU
    13h 43m
    RM 548–1,531

  2. Ferry, bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
    3. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1train
    4. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)planeKUL - SDK
    5. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
    17h 1m
    RM 305–811

  3. Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to Larkin Sentralbus
    4. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)planeJHB - SDK
    5. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
    17h 58m
    RM 390–957

  4. Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to Larkin Sentralbus
    4. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)planeJHB - TWU
    5. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
    6. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
    17h 49m
    RM 383–811

  5. Ferry, bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
    3. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1train
    4. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)planeKUL - TWU
    5. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
    6. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
    19h 11m
    RM 318–1,035

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tioman Island, Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tioman Island to Lahad Datu. However, you can take the ferry to Mersing Jetty, walk to Terminal Bas Mersing, take the bus to Kota Tinggi, walk to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi, take the bus to Larkin Sentral, take the bus to MBIP Skudai, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, then fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU). Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mersing Jetty, walk to Terminal Bas Mersing, take the bus to Kota Tinggi, walk to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi, take the bus to Larkin Sentral, take the bus to MBIP Skudai, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Lahad Datu.

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