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How to get fromThailand to Sipadanby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Thailand to Sipadan by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane DMK - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 29m
    RM 608–1,794

  2. Fly Hat Yai to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane HDY - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    18h 35m
    RM 555–1,644

  3. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane BKK - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 57m
    RM 562–1,597

  4. Train, train to Alor Setar, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane AOR - TWU
    4. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    17h 32m
    RM 558–1,933

  5. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane CNX - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    15h 7m
    RM 907–2,592

  6. Fly Hat Yai to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane HDY - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    13h 1m
    RM 562–1,797

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRM 560Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,352 km
  • Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Thailand and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Thailand to Sipadan. However, 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) 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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