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

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There are 2 ways to get from George Town to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    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 Sipadanferry
    11h 26m
    RM 354–573

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Sipadanferry
    15h 50m
    RM 331–634

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRM 228Cheapest 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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