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How to get fromManado to Tawauby plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Manado to Tawau by plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane MDC - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 15m
    RM 1,466–261,731

  2. Drive, ferry, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manado to Bitungcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Bitung to Sorongferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Sorong to Wanciferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Wanci to Kendariferry ferry
    5. Drive from Kendari to Tolitolicar car
    6. Take the carferry from Tolitoli to Tarakancarferry car ferry
    7. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6d 12h
    RM 499–265,377

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,238Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manado to Tawau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,005.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Manado, Indonesia and Tawau, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Manado to Tawau. However, you can take the taxi to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) airport, fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK), take the taxi to Tarakan, then take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manado to Tawau Ferry Terminal via Bitung, Sorong, Sorong, Wanci, Kendari, Tolitoli, Tarakan, and Tarakan in around 6d 12h.

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