There are 2 ways to get from Sarawak to Sipadan by 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.
Fly from Miri Airport, Minibus, ferry
best- Fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane MYY - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
8h 39mRM 304–1,086Fly from Kuching International Airport, Minibus, ferry
- Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KCH - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
8h 12mRM 537–1,028
Miri Airport (MYY) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarawak to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which costs RM 300 - RM 1100 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sarawak to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 8h 12m and costs RM 500 - RM 1100.
The distance between Sarawak and Sipadan is 600 km.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Sarawak to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Sipadan.
What companies run services between Sarawak, Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Sarawak to Sipadan. However, you can take the taxi to Miri Airport (MYY) 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 Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Miri Airport to Tawau Airport via Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–950
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–900
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–900
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport via Miri Airport, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–900
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport via Bintulu, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 450–900
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–3,100
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–3,100
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
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