Rome2Rio

How to get fromKinabatangan to Sipadanby taxi, bus, ferry, or plane

Find Transport to Sipadan

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Kinabatangan to Sipadan by taxi, bus, ferry, or plane

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

  1. Taxi, bus, ferry via Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kinabatangan to Lahad Datutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    6h 10m
    RM 266–399

  2. Taxi, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Kinabatangan to Sandakan Centraltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    9h 6m
    RM 220–392

  3. Taxi, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kinabatangan to Sandakan Airport (SDK)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SDK - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    6h 11m
    RM 492–778

  4. Taxi, fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kinabatangan to Sandakan Airport (SDK)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane SDK - LDU
    3. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    7h 32m
    RM 304–1,478

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 183Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kinabatangan to Sipadan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Kinabatangan, Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kinabatangan to Sipadan. However, you can take the taxi to Lahad Datu, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 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.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.