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How to get fromKalimantan Timur to Tawauby plane, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau by plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane BPN - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 25m
    RM 390–260,374
  2. Drive  1,144.6 km

    1. Drive from Samarinda to Tawaucar car 1,144.6 km
    17h 37m
    RM 518–748

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 259Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia and Tawau, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau. However, you can take the taxi to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) airport, fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK), take the taxi to Tarakan, then take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Samarinda to Tawau in around 17h 37m.

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