There is 1 way to get from Mabul to Tawau by ferry or bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mabul to Tawau is to ferry and Minibus which costs RM 128 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Mabul to Tawau is to ferry and Minibus which takes 4h 51m and costs RM 128.
The distance between Mabul and Tawau is 145 km.
The best way to get from Mabul to Tawau without a car is to ferry and Minibus which takes 4h 51m and costs RM 128.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Mabul to Tawau, including transfers.
There are 107+ hotels available in Tawau.
What companies run services between Mabul, Malaysia and Tawau, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Mabul to Tawau. However, you can take the ferry to Semporna Jetty, walk to Semporna, then take the bus to Tawau.
Bus from Semporna to Tawau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Pulau Mabul to Semporna Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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