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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Sipadanby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane JHB - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    9h 4m
    RM 434–1,202

  2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SIN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    12h 30m
    RM 575–1,360

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,792.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Johor Bahru to Sipadan. However, you can take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) 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 bus to Expo Stn, walk to Expo, take the subway to Changi Airport, walk to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) 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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