There are 2 ways to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau by plane, ferry, or car
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Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau is to drive which costs RM 450 - RM 650 and takes 17h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs RM 370 - RM 650.
The distance between Kalimantan Timur and Tawau is 677 km. The road distance is 1144.6 km.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalimantan Timur to Tawau is 1145 km. It takes approximately 17h 37m to drive from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau.
There are 113+ hotels available in Tawau.
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.
- Website
- superairjet.com
Flights from Sepinggan International Airport to Juwata International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 230–300
- Website
- citilink.co.id
Flights from Sepinggan International Airport to Juwata International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–800
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 145
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 270
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
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