There is 1 way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sipadan by bus or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sipadan is to Minibus and ferry which costs RM 55 - RM 90 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sipadan is to Minibus and ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs RM 55 - RM 90.
The distance between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Sipadan is 131 km.
The best way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sipadan without a car is to Minibus and ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs RM 55 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are five+ hotels available in Sipadan.
What companies run services between Tawau Airport (TWU), Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sipadan. However, you can take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.
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
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