There are 2 ways to get from Tawau to Mataking Island by bus, unknown, or ferry
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Questions & Answers
The distance between Tawau and Mataking Island is 145 km.
The best way to get from Tawau to Mataking Island without a car is to Minibus and travel which takes 2h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Tawau to Mataking Island, including transfers.
There are one+ hotels available in Mataking Island.
What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Mataking Island, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tawau to Mataking Island. However, you can take the bus to Semporna then travel to Mataking Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tawau to Mataking Island via Semporna, Semporna Jetty, and Pulau Bohey Dulang in around 3h 26m.
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulang
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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