There is 1 way to get from Tarakan to Sipadan by ferry or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Tarakan to Sipadan is to ferry and Minibus which costs RM 190 - RM 260000 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tarakan to Sipadan is to ferry and Minibus which takes 7h 54m and costs RM 190 - RM 260000.
The distance between Tarakan and Sipadan is 302 km.
The best way to get from Tarakan to Sipadan without a car is to ferry and Minibus which takes 7h 54m and costs RM 190 - RM 260000.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Tarakan to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are five+ hotels available in Sipadan.
What companies run services between Tarakan, Indonesia and Sipadan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tarakan to Sipadan. However, you can 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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Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 220,000–260,000
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 140
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 27–65
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