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

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

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  1. Fly to Juwata International Airport, ferry, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane MDC - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    16h 10m
    RM 1,514–262,014

  2. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane MDC - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    16h 3m
    RM 1,080–3,220

  3. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MDC - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry ferry
    22h 29m
    RM 1,295–2,045

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,268Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manado to Sipadan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,162.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 10m

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 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. Alternatively, 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.

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