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

The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Tawau is to drive which costs RM 240 - RM 350 and takes 19h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuching to Tawau is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs RM 550 - RM 1200.

Is there a direct bus between Kuching and Tawau?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuching to Tawau. However, there are services departing from Kuching and arriving at Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah via Sarikei, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Limbang and Kota Kinabalu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 15m.

How far is it from Kuching to Tawau?

The distance between Kuching and Tawau is 958 km. The road distance is 1419.3 km.

How do I travel from Kuching to Tawau without a car?

The best way to get from Kuching to Tawau without a car is to bus which takes 40h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Kuching to Tawau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuching to Tawau bus from?

Kuching to Tawau bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, depart from Kuching station.

Bus or fly from Kuching to Tawau?

The best way to get from Kuching to Tawau is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs RM 550 - RM 1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h 15m.

Where does the Kuching to Tawau bus arrive?

Kuching to Tawau bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, arrive at Sarikei station.

Can I drive from Kuching to Tawau?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuching to Tawau is 1419 km. It takes approximately 19h 57m to drive from Kuching to Tawau.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 108+ hotels available in Tawau.

Kuching to Tawau - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Tawau by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KCH - TWU
4h 15m
RM 582–1,203
Drive 1,419.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kuching to Tawaucar 1,419.3 km
19h 57m
RM 241–348
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus
2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar
4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
5. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus
36h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Sarikeibus
2. Take the bus from Sarikei to Bintulubus
3. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Limbangbus
5. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
6. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus
40h 15m

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

78Weekly Planes

5h 38mAverage Duration

RM 519Cheapest Price

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Distance: 957.6 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Tawau, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuching to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah via Sarikei, Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Limbang, and Kota Kinabalu in around 40h 15m.

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