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

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There are 4 ways to get from Palau to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Koror (ROR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane ROR - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    25h 24m
    RM 1,923–5,258

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Koror (ROR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane ROR - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    30h 33m
    RM 1,267–4,806

  3. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Koror (ROR) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane ROR - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    38h 55m
    RM 1,714–4,853

  4. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Koror (ROR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane ROR - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    33h 40m
    RM 1,338–4,983

Koror (ROR) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration20h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,732Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,983.4 km
  • Duration: 25h 24m

What companies run services between Palau and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Palau to Sipadan. However, you can take the shuttle to Koror Airport, walk to Koror (ROR) 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 shuttle to Koror Airport, walk to Koror (ROR) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), walk to Lahad Datu, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.

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