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How to get fromHong Kong to Sipadanby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Hong Kong to Sipadan by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane HKG - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    12h 51m
    RM 484–1,615

  2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SZX - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    14h
    RM 569–1,968

  3. Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly, Minibus, ferry

    1. Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane CAN - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    12h 45m
    RM 548–1,648

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRM 411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,213.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 51m

What companies run services between Hong Kong and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Hong Kong to Sipadan. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal 1, walk to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) 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 Futian Station, walk to Futian, take the line 11 subway to Airport, walk to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) 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.

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