What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Lipe to Sipadan?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Lipe to Sipadan is to ferry and fly and Minibus which costs RM 500 - RM 800 and takes 12h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Lipe to Sipadan?

The fastest way to get from Ko Lipe to Sipadan is to ferry and fly and Minibus which takes 12h 36m and costs RM 500 - RM 800.

How far is it from Ko Lipe to Sipadan?

The distance between Ko Lipe and Sipadan is 2260 km.

How long does it take to get from Ko Lipe to Sipadan?

It takes approximately 12h 36m to get from Ko Lipe to Sipadan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sipadan?

There are four+ hotels available in Sipadan.

Ko Lipe to Sipadan - 5 ways to travel via ferry, plane, Minibus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ko Lipe to Sipadan by ferry, plane, or bus

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

Ferry to Langkawi International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane LGK - TWU
3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
12h 36m
RM 540–766
Ferry to Hat Yai, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai Airportferry
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane HDY - TWU
3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
15h 49m
RM 440–1,288
Ferry, ferry to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
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
15h 55m
RM 596–1,066
Ferry to Langkawi International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane LGK - SDK
3. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
17h 16m
RM 527–1,007
Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Krabi Airportferry
2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KBV - TWU
3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
18h 39m
RM 616–1,957

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

30Weekly Planes

6h 52mAverage Duration

RM 146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Lipe to Sipadan.

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Distance: 2,260.1 km
Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between Ko Lipe, Thailand and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ko Lipe to Sipadan. However, you can take the ferry to Kuah Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 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 ferry to Kuah Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, 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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