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How to get fromChiang Mai to Sipadanby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane CNX - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 29m
    RM 895–2,561

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane CNX - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    16h 48m
    RM 908–2,587

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 840Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,759.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Sipadan. However, you can 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 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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