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How to get fromMataking Island to Sipadanby unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Mataking Island to Sipadan by unknown, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, ferry

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    1. Walk from Mataking Island to Semporna Jettyunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    1h 46m

  2. Travel, Minibus, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Mataking Island to Sempornaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane TWU - SDK
    4. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 15m

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

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Duration40 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87 km
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Mataking Island, Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Mataking Island to Sipadan. However, you can travel to Semporna Jetty then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan. Alternatively, you can travel to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) 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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