There are 3 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Tawau by bus, car, or taxi
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Lahad Datu to Tawau by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Lahad Datu to Tawau is to bus and Minibus which costs RM 54 - RM 58 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lahad Datu to Tawau is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs RM 55 - RM 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lahad Datu to Tawau. However, there are services departing from Lahad Datu and arriving at Tawau via Semporna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Lahad Datu and Tawau is 244 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.
The best way to get from Lahad Datu to Tawau without a car is to bus and Minibus which takes 5h 17m and costs RM 54 - RM 58.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Lahad Datu to Tawau, including transfers.
Lahad Datu to Tawau bus services, operated by Dyana Express, depart from Lahad Datu station.
Lahad Datu to Tawau bus services, operated by Dyana Express, arrive at Semporna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lahad Datu to Tawau is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Lahad Datu to Tawau.
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What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Tawau, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Lahad Datu to Tawau via Semporna in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +60 89-784 494
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lahad Datu to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Lahad Datu to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 27
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
Bus from Semporna to Tawau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- RM 330–400
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Lahad Datu Taxi Service
- Phone
- +60 13-547 9918
- Website
- web.facebook.com
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