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

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There are 3 ways to get from Taipei to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane TPE - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    15h 34m
    RM 570–1,710

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane TPE - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    22h 20m
    RM 523–1,570

  3. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane TPE - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    20h 24m
    RM 568–1,717

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRM 519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,493.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 34m

What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Taipei to Sipadan. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal 2 Station, walk to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) 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 train to Airport Terminal 2 Station, walk to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.

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