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How to get fromTawau to Mataking Islandby bus, unknown or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tawau to Mataking Island by bus, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Minibus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    2. Walk from Semporna to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    2h 16m

  2. Minibus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry ferry
    3. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    3h 26m

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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.

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