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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Tawau is to fly and bus which costs RM 1500 - RM 3400 and takes 26h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Tawau is to fly which takes 15h 48m and costs RM 1800 - RM 3600.

How far is it from Brisbane to Tawau?

The distance between Brisbane and Tawau is 5195 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 48m to get from Brisbane to Tawau, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Tawau?

Tawau is 2h behind Brisbane. It is currently 6:23 AM in Brisbane and 4:23 AM in Tawau.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 110+ hotels available in Tawau.

Brisbane to Tawau - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Tawau by plane or bus

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Fly to Tawau Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane BNE - TWU
15h 48m
RM 1,806–3,539
Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BNE - SDK
2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sandakan to Stesen Bas Express Tawaubus
23h 9m
RM 1,416–4,957
Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane BNE - BKI
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus
26h 46m
RM 1,578–3,331

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

17Weekly Planes

16h 30mAverage Duration

RM 1,635Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,195.4 km
Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Tawau, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tawau Airport (TWU) twice daily.

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