What is the cheapest way to get from Kuching to Tawau?

The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Tawau is to drive which costs RM 250 - RM 370 and takes 20h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuching to Tawau?

The fastest way to get from Kuching to Tawau is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs RM 320 - RM 550.

How far is it from Kuching to Tawau?

The distance between Kuching and Tawau is 958 km. The road distance is 1512.9 km.

How do I travel from Kuching to Tawau without a car?

The best way to get from Kuching to Tawau without a car is to bus which takes 39h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kuching to Tawau?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kuching to Tawau, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kuching to Tawau?

The best way to get from Kuching to Tawau is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs RM 320 - RM 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 20m.

Can I drive from Kuching to Tawau?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuching to Tawau is 1513 km. It takes approximately 20h 39m to drive from Kuching to Tawau.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 100+ hotels available in Tawau.

Kuching to Tawau - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Tawau by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KCH - TWU
3h 46m
RM 322–543
Drive 1,512.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kuching to Tawaucar 1,512.9 km
20h 39m
RM 255–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus
2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Limbangbus
4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
5. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus
39h 20m

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

66Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

RM 171Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuching to Tawau.

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Distance: 957.6 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Tawau, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuching to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah via Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Limbang, and Kota Kinabalu in around 39h 20m.

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