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How to get fromPenang to Sipadanby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PEN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    9h 24m
    RM 567–1,090

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 53m
    RM 595–1,421

  3. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane AOR - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    12h 17m
    RM 596–2,343

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 432Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,111.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Penang to Sipadan. However, you can 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 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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