There are 2 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry
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Fly from Senai International Airport, Minibus, ferry
best- Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane JHB - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
8h 59mRM 434–1,202Fly from Singapore Changi Airport, Minibus, ferry
- Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane SIN - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
11h 55mRM 725–1,359
Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Johor Bahru to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which costs RM 430 - RM 1200 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Johor Bahru to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 8h 59m and costs RM 430 - RM 1200.
The distance between Johor Bahru and Sipadan is 1793 km.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Johor Bahru to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Sipadan.
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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Senai International Airport to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 360–1,100
Flights from Senai International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 360–1,100
Flights from Senai International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 360–1,100
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,200
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Tawau Airport via Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,200
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuching, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,200
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
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