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How to get fromCebu to Sipadanby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cebu to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane CEB - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    12h 16m
    RM 568–1,605

  2. Fly from Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport, Minibus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport (DGT) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane DGT - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    15h 49m
    RM 1,012–2,798

Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 541Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,065.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Cebu, Philippines and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Cebu to Sipadan. However, you can take the taxi to Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) 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 taxi to Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport (DGT) 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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