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

The cheapest way to get from Tuaran to Tawau is to drive which costs RM 70 - RM 110 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tuaran to Tawau is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs RM 220 - RM 550.

How far is it from Tuaran to Tawau?

The distance between Tuaran and Tawau is 359 km. The road distance is 433.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tuaran to Tawau without a car is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs RM 120 - RM 150.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Tuaran to Tawau, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Tuaran to Tawau?

The best way to get from Tuaran to Tawau is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs RM 220 - RM 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 120 - RM 150 and takes 11h 31m.

Can I drive from Tuaran to Tawau?

Yes, the driving distance between Tuaran to Tawau is 433 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Tuaran to Tawau.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 108+ hotels available in Tawau.

Tuaran to Tawau - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tuaran to Tawau 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane BKI - TWU
1h 50m
RM 229–550
Drive 433.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tuaran to Tawaucar 433.5 km
6h 58m
RM 71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Tawaubus
11h 31m
RM 129–144
Bus via Kota Kinabalu
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus
11h 36m

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

64Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

RM 91Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 358.9 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Tung Ma Express operates a bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Tawau 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 68–72 and the journey takes 11h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.

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