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How to get fromManado to Sipadanby plane, bus or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Tawau Airport (TWU)planeMDC - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
    13h 52m
    RM 688–2,131

  2. Fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry, Minibus

    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)planeMDC - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
    16h 43m
    RM 830–260,985

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 627Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manado, Indonesia and Sipadan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Manado to Sipadan. However, you can take the taxi to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) 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 taxi to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) airport, fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK), take the taxi to Tarakan, take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal, walk to Tawau, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.

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