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How to get fromMalacca to Tawauby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Malacca to Tawau by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to KL International Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KUL - TWU
    7h 23m
    RM 322–1,313

  2. Bus to Senai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Johor Larkin Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane JHB - TWU
    8h 53m
    RM 465–1,217

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,996.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Malacca to Tawau. However, you can take the bus to KL International Airport T2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then take the taxi to Tawau. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Johor Larkin Terminal, walk to Larkin Sentral, take the bus to JB Sentral, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then take the taxi to Tawau.

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