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 110 - RM 200 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 24m and costs RM 150 - RM 950.

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 110 - RM 220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Sipadan to Sabah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Sabah.

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

There are 5 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 to Tawau Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
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 24m
RM 150–938
Ferry, Minibus, bus
cheapest
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 113–191
Ferry, bus
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 115–214
Ferry, Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport
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 Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane TWU - SDK
5h 32m
RM 289–1,118
Ferry, bus to Lahad Datu Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
3. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane LDU - BKI
7h 14m
RM 167–1,028

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

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50 minAverage Duration

RM 95Cheapest 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 24m

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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