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How to get fromGeorge Town to Sipadanby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry or tram

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

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    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 Sipadanferry ferry
    11h 21m
    RM 357–1,078

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Sipadanferry ferry
    15h 50m
    RM 339–850

  3. 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 car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane AOR - TWU
    4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 39m

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 224Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.

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