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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane PLW - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 57m
    RM 1,053–261,616

  2. Ferry, drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Pantoloan to Sorongferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Wanciferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Wanci to Kendariferry ferry
    4. Drive from Kendari to Tolitolicar car
    5. Take the carferry from Tolitoli to Tarakancarferry car ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7d 18h
    RM 528–265,411

Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights

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  • Distance: 695.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Palu to Tawau. However, you can take the taxi to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) 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 Palu to Tawau Ferry Terminal via Pantoloan, Sorong, Sorong, Wanci, Kendari, Tolitoli, Tarakan, and Tarakan in around 7d 18h.

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