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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Sipadanby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sipadan by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KUL - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    10h 15m
    RM 302–1,355

  2. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KUL - SDK
    3. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    14h 50m
    RM 406–1,303

  3. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SZB - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 38m
    RM 708–1,693

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Sipadan. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) 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 Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.

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