There is 1 way to get from Sipadan to Tawau by ferry or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Sipadan to Tawau is to ferry and Minibus which costs RM 45 - RM 85 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sipadan to Tawau is to ferry and Minibus which takes 3h 39m and costs RM 45 - RM 85.
The distance between Sipadan and Tawau is 156 km.
The best way to get from Sipadan to Tawau without a car is to ferry and Minibus which takes 3h 39m and costs RM 45 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Sipadan to Tawau, including transfers.
There are 108+ hotels available in Tawau.
What companies run services between Sipadan, Malaysia and Tawau, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Sipadan to Tawau. However, you can take the ferry to Semporna Jetty, walk to Semporna, then take the bus to Tawau.
Bus from Semporna to Tawau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
Ferry from Pulau Sipadan to Semporna Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
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