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

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

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

    best
    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
    11h 23m
    RM 658–1,893

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

    cheapest
    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 20m
    RM 302–1,355

  3. 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 55m
    RM 406–1,303

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 573Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,001.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

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 Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 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 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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