There are 3 ways to get from Tawau to Papar 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.
Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Papar is to drive which costs RM 65 - RM 95 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Tawau to Papar is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs RM 210 - RM 800.
The distance between Tawau and Papar is 353 km. The road distance is 408.7 km.
The best way to get from Tawau to Papar without a car is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs RM 150 - RM 180.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Tawau to Papar, including transfers.
The best way to get from Tawau to Papar is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs RM 210 - RM 800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 150 - RM 180 and takes 11h 42m.
Yes, the driving distance between Tawau to Papar is 409 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Tawau to Papar.
There are 51+ hotels available in Papar.
What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Papar, Malaysia?
AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, TransTedar Express operates a bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu once daily. Tickets cost RM 69 and the journey takes 11h 8m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–380
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–600
- Phone
- +60 88-440 337
- Website
- transtedar.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 69
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.