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

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There are 4 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

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    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
    14h 11m
    RM 563–1,803

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

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KBV - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 19m
    RM 794–1,979

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

    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
    19h 45m
    RM 566–1,550

  4. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KBV - SDK
    3. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    18h 3m
    RM 767–1,826

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 528Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,399 km
  • Duration: 14h 11m

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 ferry to Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) 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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