There is 1 way to get from Tawau to Sipadan by bus or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Sipadan is to Minibus and ferry which costs RM 45 - RM 85 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tawau to Sipadan is to Minibus and ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs RM 45 - RM 85.
The distance between Tawau and Sipadan is 155 km.
The best way to get from Tawau to Sipadan without a car is to Minibus and ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs RM 45 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Tawau to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Sipadan.
What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tawau to Sipadan. However, you can take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
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