Rome2Rio

How to get fromDavao City to Sipadanby plane, bus, or ferry

Find Transport to Sipadan

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Davao City to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry

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

  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane DVO - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    12h
    RM 817–2,105

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane DVO - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    26h 1m
    RM 708–1,900

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 776Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Davao City to Sipadan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,030.2 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Davao City, Philippines and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Davao City to Sipadan. However, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) 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 taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) 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.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Malaysia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides