How far is it from Mataking Island to Tawau?

The distance between Mataking Island and Tawau is 146 km.

How do I travel from Mataking Island to Tawau without a car?

The best way to get from Mataking Island to Tawau without a car is to travel and Minibus which takes 2h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mataking Island to Tawau?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Mataking Island to Tawau, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 111+ hotels available in Tawau.

Mataking Island to Tawau - 2 ways to travel via Minibus, plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Mataking Island to Tawau by unknown, bus, or plane

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Travel, Minibus
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1. Walk from Mataking Island to Sempornaunknown
2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus
2h 16m
Travel, fly, bus
1. Walk from Mataking Island to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)unknown
2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane LDU - SDK
3. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sandakan to Stesen Bas Express Tawaubus
9h 40m

Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

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Map of how to get from Mataking Island to Tawau.

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Distance: 145.6 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Mataking Island, Malaysia and Tawau, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Mataking Island to Tawau. However, you can travel to Semporna then take the bus to Tawau. Alternatively, you can travel to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Stesen Bas Sandakan, then take the bus to Stesen Bas Express Tawau.

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