There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau by plane, bus, or car
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Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is to bus which costs RM 95 - RM 120 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs RM 160 - RM 380.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kota Kinabalu and arriving at Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau is 329 km. The road distance is 445 km.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau without a car is to bus which takes 11h 8m and costs RM 95 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, including transfers.
Kota Kinabalu to Tawau bus services, operated by TransTedar Express, depart from Kota Kinabalu station.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs RM 160 - RM 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 95 - RM 120 and takes 11h 8m.
Kota Kinabalu to Tawau bus services, operated by TransTedar Express, arrive at Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is 445 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau.
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Tawau, Malaysia?
AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, TransTedar Express operates a bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah once daily. Tickets cost RM 95–120 and the journey takes 11h 8m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–230
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–450
- Phone
- +60 88-440 337
- Website
- transtedar.com
Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–120
- Schedules at
- transtedar.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
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