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

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

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  1. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    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
    13h 27m
    RM 677–2,550

  2. Fly from Hat Yai, Minibus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 16m
    RM 532–1,797

  3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, Minibus, ferry

    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 9m
    RM 608–1,794

  4. Fly from Suvarnabhumi 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
    14h 20m
    RM 542–1,697

  5. Fly from Chiang Mai International 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 37m
    RM 907–2,792

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,216.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 27m

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, walk to Padang Besar, take the vehicle 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 หลักสี่;Mrt Kak Si, walk to ไอทีสแควร์ หลักสี่;It Square Laksi, take the bus to ตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, 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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