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How to get fromSipadan to Lombok Islandby ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, Minibus, ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    4. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane TRK - LOP
    13h 37m
    Rp 2,812,602–1,204,858,762

  2. Ferry, Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane TWU - LOP
    13h 9m
    Rp 4,643,596–13,389,754

  3. Ferry, bus to Sandakan Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Sandakan Centralbus bus
    3. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane SDK - LOP
    17h 55m
    Rp 3,845,030–10,611,188

Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Lombok International Airport (LOP) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,066,760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,660.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 37m

What companies run services between Sipadan, Malaysia and Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sipadan to Lombok Island. However, you can take the ferry to Semporna Jetty, walk to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarakan, take the taxi to Juwata International Airport (TRK) airport, then fly to Lombok International Airport (LOP). Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Semporna Jetty, walk to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, then fly to Lombok International Airport (LOP).

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