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

The cheapest way to get from Tenom to Tawau is to drive which costs RM 60 - RM 95 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tenom to Tawau is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs RM 440 - RM 650.

Is there a direct bus between Tenom and Tawau?

No, there is no direct bus from Tenom to Tawau. However, there are services departing from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia and arriving at Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah via Kota Kinabalu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

How far is it from Tenom to Tawau?

The distance between Tenom and Tawau is 456 km. The road distance is 380.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Tenom to Tawau without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 15h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Tenom to Tawau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tenom to Tawau bus from?

Tenom to Tawau bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia station.

Where does the Tenom to Tawau bus arrive?

Tenom to Tawau bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Tenom to Tawau?

Yes, the driving distance between Tenom to Tawau is 380 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Tenom to Tawau.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 103+ hotels available in Tawau.

Tenom to Tawau - 3 ways to travel via taxi, plane, Minivan, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Tenom to Tawau by taxi, 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.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Tenom to Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKItaxi
2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane BKI - TWU
3h 18m
RM 448–643
Drive 380.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tenom to Tawaucar 380.3 km
5h 34m
RM 64–92
Minivan, bus
1. Take the bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus
15h 25m

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

67Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

RM 94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 456.2 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah via Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal and Kota Kinabalu in around 15h 25m.

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