What is the cheapest way to get from Thailand to Sipadan?

The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which costs RM 550 - RM 1600 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Thailand to Sipadan?

The fastest way to get from Thailand to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 13h 1m and costs RM 600 - RM 1900.

How far is it from Thailand to Sipadan?

The distance between Thailand and Sipadan is 2216 km.

How long does it take to get from Thailand to Sipadan?

It takes approximately 16h 16m to get from Thailand to Sipadan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sipadan?

There are six+ hotels available in Sipadan.

Thailand to Sipadan - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, Minibus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Sipadan by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to Alor Setar, fly, Minibus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane AOR - TWU
4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
16h 16m
RM 627–1,952
Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Minibus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane BKK - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
14h
RM 562–1,597
Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, Minibus, ferry
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane DMK - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
13h 29m
RM 608–1,794
Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport, Minibus, ferry
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane CNX - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
15h 7m
RM 907–2,592
Fly from Hat Yai, Minibus, ferry
1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane HDY - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
13h 1m
RM 612–1,897

Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

28Weekly Planes

12h 11mAverage Duration

RM 558Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Thailand to Sipadan.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,215.9 km
Duration: 16h 16m

What companies run services between Thailand and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Thailand to Sipadan. However, you can take the train to Padang Besar Malaysia, walk to Padang Besar, take the train to Anak Bukit, take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) 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 subway to Mrt Kak Si, walk to It Square Laksi, take the bus to Don Mueang New Market, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) 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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