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How to get fromSipadan to Pulau Sulawesiby ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, Minibus, fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    4. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)plane plane TRK - UPG
    12h 22m
    Rp 2,709,430–1,203,253,410

  2. Ferry, Minibus, fly to Tampa Padang Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    4. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)plane plane TRK - MJU
    28h 12m
    Rp 2,509,430–1,204,853,410

Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,676,920Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sipadan to Pulau Sulawesi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,268.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Sipadan, Malaysia and Pulau Sulawesi, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sipadan to Pulau Sulawesi. However, you can take the ferry to Semporna Jetty, walk to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarakan, take the taxi to Juwata International Airport (TRK) airport, then fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG). Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Semporna Jetty, walk to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarakan, take the taxi to Juwata International Airport (TRK) airport, then fly to Tampa Padang Airport (MJU).

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