There are 4 ways to get from Tawau to Tuaran by plane, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Cheapest option
Bus via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
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Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu
Drive
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Drive from Tawau to Tuaran
Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) flights
The flight time between Tawau (TWU) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is around 50 min and covers a distance of around 290 km. Services are operated by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. Typically 47 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Rules to follow in Malaysia
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COVID-19 help in Malaysia
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Tuaran is 03 88810200.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Tuaran is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Tuaran is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 03 88810200.
Last updated: 5 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Tuaran is to drive which costs RM 90 - RM 140 and takes 6h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Tawau to Tuaran is to fly which costs RM 200 - RM 410 and takes 1h 51m.
It is 283 km from Tawau to Tuaran. It is approximately 521 km to drive.
The best way to get from Tawau to Tuaran without a car is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs RM 140 - RM 170.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Tawau to Tuaran, including transfers.
The best way to get from Tawau to Tuaran is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs RM 200 - RM 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 140 - RM 170 and takes 11h 28m.
The quickest flight from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Tawau to Tuaran is 521 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Tawau to Tuaran.
Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia offer flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
There are 12+ hotels available in Tuaran. Prices start at RM 500 per night.
- Distance: 282.9 km
- Duration: 1h 51m
What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Tuaran, Malaysia?
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Tawau to Tuaran every 4 hours. Alternatively, Salam Bumimas Express operates a bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu twice daily. Tickets cost RM 70 and the journey takes 11h. TransTedar Express also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 65 - RM 330
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 170 - RM 900
- Phone
- +6 082 531 133
- bintangjayaexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 70
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- 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
- easybook.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 70
- Schedules at
- transtedar.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +6088 433 779
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 72
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +6089 774 328
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 72
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 72
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Tawau to Tawau Airport is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs RM 50 - RM 65.