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How to get fromPulau Perhentian (Island) to Sipadanby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Pulau Perhentian (Island) to Sipadan by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

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    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Perhentian Port to Kuala Besutferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KBR - TWU
    4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 37m
    RM 620–1,955

  2. Ferry, bus, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Perhentian Port to Kuala Besutferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KBR - SDK
    4. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    17h 51m
    RM 668–1,732

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,984.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 37m

What companies run services between Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Pulau Perhentian (Island) to Sipadan. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Besut, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the bus to Kota Bharu Airport, walk to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 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 Kuala Besut, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the bus to Kota Bharu Airport, walk to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 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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