There are 3 ways to get from Sepilok to Pulau Mabul by bus, ferry, or plane
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry
9h 39mRM 198–204Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane SDK - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry
6h 44mRM 464–719Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry
- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane SDK - LDU
- Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabulferry
8h 5mRM 305–1,464
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sepilok to Pulau Mabul is to bus and ferry which costs RM 195 - RM 205 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sepilok to Pulau Mabul is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs RM 460 - RM 750.
The distance between Sepilok and Pulau Mabul is 369 km.
The best way to get from Sepilok to Pulau Mabul without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 39m and costs RM 195 - RM 205.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Sepilok to Pulau Mabul, including transfers.
There are eight+ hotels available in Pulau Mabul.
What companies run services between Sepilok, Malaysia and Pulau Mabul, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Sepilok to Pulau Mabul. However, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Central, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 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 Mabul.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–1,500
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–1,300
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Sandakan Central to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 61
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
Bus from Lahad Datu to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 27
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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