There are 3 ways to get from Sipadan to Sungai Kinabatangan 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.
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Ferry, bus, travel
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Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jetty
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Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datu
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Travel from Lahad Datu to Sungai Kinabatangan
Ferry, bus
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Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jetty
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Take the bus from Semporna to Sandakan Express Bus Terminal
Ferry, bus, fly, travel
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Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jetty
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Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datu
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Fly from Lahad Datu (LDU) to Sandakan (SDK)
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Travel from Sandakan to Sungai Kinabatangan
Travel safe during COVID-19
Rules to follow in Malaysia
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Mandatory
Travel within Malaysia
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
Regional restriction measures in place
Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
COVID-19 help in Malaysia
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 03 88810200
Frequently Asked Questions
There are currently travel restrictions within Malaysia.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Sungai Kinabatangan is 03 88810200.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Sungai Kinabatangan is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Sungai Kinabatangan is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 03 88810200.
Last updated: 18 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Ministry of Health Malaysia.
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Questions & Answers
The distance between Sipadan and Sungai Kinabatangan is 178 km.
The best way to get from Sipadan to Sungai Kinabatangan without a car is to ferry and bus and travel which takes 6h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Sipadan to Sungai Kinabatangan, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Lahad Datu Airport to Sandakan Airport is the direct flight which takes 35 min.
Malaysia Airlines offers flights from Lahad Datu Airport to Sandakan Airport.
There are two+ hotels available in Sungai Kinabatangan. Prices start at RM 500 per night.
- Distance: 178.2 km
- Duration: 6h 3m
What companies run services between Sipadan, Malaysia and Sungai Kinabatangan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Sipadan to Sungai Kinabatangan. However, you can take the ferry to Semporna Jetty, take the walk to Semporna, take the bus to Lahad Datu, then take the travel to Sungai Kinabatangan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sipadan to Sungai Kinabatangan via Semporna Jetty, Semporna, and Sandakan Express Bus Terminal in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Lahad Datu to Sandakan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 100 - RM 280
- Phone
- +6088 389 997, +6016 831 65 65
- Website
- beautifulkk.com
Bus from Semporna to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 36
- Schedules at
- dyanaexpressblog.blogspot.my
Bus from Semporna to Sandakan Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 42
- Schedules at
- dyanaexpressblog.blogspot.com
- Phone
- +60 10-785 5532
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Semporna to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
Ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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