What is the cheapest way to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau?

The cheapest way to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau is to fly and ferry which costs RM 390 - RM 260000 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau?

The fastest way to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs RM 390 - RM 260000.

How far is it from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau?

The distance between Kalimantan Timur and Tawau is 677 km. The road distance is 1144.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalimantan Timur to Tawau is 1145 km. It takes approximately 17h 37m to drive from Kalimantan Timur to Tawau.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 109+ hotels available in Tawau.

Kalimantan Timur to Tawau - 2 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and 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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Fly, ferry
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1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane BPN - TRK
2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
5h 30m
RM 390–260,374
Drive 1,144.6 km
1. Drive from Samarinda to Tawaucar 1,144.6 km
17h 37m
RM 518–748

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

RM 244Cheapest Price

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Distance: 677.1 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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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