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

The cheapest way to get from Sipadan to Sabah is to ferry and Minibus and bus which costs RM 120 - RM 160 and takes 15h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sipadan to Sabah is to ferry and Minibus and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs RM 150 - RM 330.

How far is it from Sipadan to Sabah?

The distance between Sipadan and Sabah is 422 km.

How do I travel from Sipadan to Sabah without a car?

The best way to get from Sipadan to Sabah without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 13h 46m and costs RM 120 - RM 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Sipadan to Sabah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Sabah.

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

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

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

Ferry, Minibus, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus
3. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane TWU - BKI
5h 29m
RM 158–327
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Semporna to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
13h 46m
RM 124–164
Ferry, Minibus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus
3. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
15h 53m
RM 125–159

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

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50 minAverage Duration

RM 94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sipadan to Sabah.

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Distance: 421.7 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Sipadan to Sabah. However, you can take the ferry to Semporna Jetty, walk to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Kota Kinabalu via Semporna Jetty, Semporna, and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 13h 46m.

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