What is the cheapest way to get from Samarinda to Tawau?

The cheapest way to get from Samarinda to Tawau is to bus and fly and ferry which costs RM 390 - RM 260000 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Samarinda to Tawau?

The fastest way to get from Samarinda to Tawau is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 9h 17m and costs RM 390 - RM 260000.

How far is it from Samarinda to Tawau?

The distance between Samarinda and Tawau is 778 km. The road distance is 1144.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Samarinda to Tawau?

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Samarinda to Tawau, including transfers.

Can I drive from Samarinda to Tawau?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarinda to Tawau is 1145 km. It takes approximately 17h 37m to drive from Samarinda to Tawau.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 109+ hotels available in Tawau.

Samarinda to Tawau - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, ferry, and car

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

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Bus, fly, ferry
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1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus
2. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane BPN - TRK
3. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
9h 17m
RM 398–260,370
Drive 1,144.6 km
1. Drive from Samarinda to Tawaucar 1,144.6 km
17h 37m
RM 520–751

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights

32Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

RM 245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.9 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Samarinda to Tawau. However, you can take the bus to Balikpapan, take the taxi to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) airport, fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK), take the taxi to Tarakan, then take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Samarinda to Tawau in around 17h 37m.

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