What is the cheapest way to get from Phuket to Sipadan?

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Sipadan is to bus and fly and ferry which costs RM 490 - RM 1600 and takes 17h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phuket to Sipadan?

The fastest way to get from Phuket to Sipadan is to bus and fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 13h 54m and costs RM 550 - RM 2000.

How far is it from Phuket to Sipadan?

The distance between Phuket and Sipadan is 2401 km.

How long does it take to get from Phuket to Sipadan?

It takes approximately 13h 54m to get from Phuket to Sipadan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sipadan?

There are four+ hotels available in Sipadan.

Phuket to Sipadan - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, Minibus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Sipadan by bus, plane, or ferry

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

Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane HKT - TWU
3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
13h 54m
RM 551–1,914
Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane HKT - SDK
3. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
17h 43m
RM 498–1,555
Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus
1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KBV - TWU
4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
16h 34m
RM 678–2,113

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

38Weekly Planes

7h 35mAverage Duration

RM 485Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phuket to Sipadan.

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Distance: 2,401.3 km
Duration: 13h 54m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Sipadan. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 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 Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 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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