What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Sipadan?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Sipadan is to fly and bus and ferry which costs RM 320 - RM 700 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Sipadan?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 11h 26m and costs RM 350 - RM 650.

How far is it from George Town to Sipadan?

The distance between George Town and Sipadan is 2136 km.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Sipadan?

It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from George Town to Sipadan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sipadan?

There are four+ hotels available in Sipadan.

George Town to Sipadan - 3 ways to travel via plane, Minibus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Sipadan by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or tram

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

Fly Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane PEN - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
11h 26m
RM 354–603
Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane PEN - SDK
2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
15h 50m
RM 321–694
Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane AOR - TWU
4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
13h 54m
RM 406–861

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

35Weekly Planes

5h 50mAverage Duration

RM 267Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Sipadan.

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Distance: 2,136.4 km
Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Sipadan. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Anak Bukit, take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.

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