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How to get fromSydney to Sipadanby plane, bus or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tawau Airport (TWU)planeSYD - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
    20h 17m
    RM 1,212–1,561

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)planeSYD - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
    24h 56m
    RM 1,099–1,702

  3. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)planeSYD - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
    27h 53m
    RM 1,123–3,172

  4. Fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry, Minibus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)planeSYD - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
    23h 4m
    RM 1,454–263,465

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRM 917Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Sipadan. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), walk to Lahad Datu, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.

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