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How to get fromPhuket to Sipadanby plane, bus, or ferry

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane HKT - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 46m
    RM 563–1,903

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane HKT - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    18h 50m
    RM 517–1,551

  3. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KBV - TWU
    4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    16h 14m
    RM 730–2,086

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,399 km
  • Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Sipadan. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 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 bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 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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