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How to get fromPenang to Sipadanby plane, bus, ferry or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Penang to Sipadan by plane, bus, 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
    9h 29m
    RM 361–591

  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
    13h 53m
    RM 327–678

  3. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Tasek Gelugor to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane AOR - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    12h 31m
    RM 402–850

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRM 267Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Penang to Sipadan. However, you can 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 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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