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How to get fromKuching to Sipadanby plane, bus or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KCH - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    8h 28m
    RM 294–608

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KCH - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 2m
    RM 341–729

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRM 197Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Sipadan. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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 taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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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