There are 3 ways to get from Taiwan to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
best- Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane TPE - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
15h 36mRM 564–1,815Fly Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest- Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane TPE - SDK
- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
20h 30mRM 488–1,463Fly Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
- Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KHH - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
16h 38mRM 609–1,994
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taiwan to Sipadan is to fly and bus and ferry which costs RM 480 - RM 1500 and takes 20h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Taiwan to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 15h 36m and costs RM 550 - RM 1900.
The distance between Taiwan and Sipadan is 2502 km.
It takes approximately 15h 36m to get from Taiwan to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Sipadan.
What companies run services between Taiwan and Sipadan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Taiwan to Sipadan. However, you can take the train to 桃園, walk to Taoyuan HSR Station, 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 桃園, walk to Taoyuan HSR Station, 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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 900–5,500
Flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 490–1,700
Flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Sandakan Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 700–2,800
Flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Sandakan Airport via Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 370–1,300
Flights from Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 900–2,700
Flights from Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Tawau Airport via Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,900
Flights from Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Tawau Airport via Hong Kong, Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,000
Flights from Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Tawau Airport via Manila, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,900
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
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
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
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