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

The cheapest way to get from Sarawak to Tawau is to drive which costs RM 240 - RM 350 and takes 19h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarawak to Tawau is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs RM 400 - RM 800.

Is there a direct bus between Sarawak and Tawau?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarawak to Tawau. However, there are services departing from Kuching and arriving at Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah via Sarikei, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Limbang and Kota Kinabalu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 15m.

How far is it from Sarawak to Tawau?

The distance between Sarawak and Tawau is 499 km. The road distance is 1419.3 km.

How do I travel from Sarawak to Tawau without a car?

The best way to get from Sarawak to Tawau without a car is to bus which takes 40h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Sarawak to Tawau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarawak to Tawau bus from?

Sarawak to Tawau bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, depart from Kuching station.

Bus or fly from Sarawak to Tawau?

The best way to get from Sarawak to Tawau is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs RM 400 - RM 800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h 15m.

Where does the Sarawak to Tawau bus arrive?

Sarawak to Tawau bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, arrive at Sarikei station.

Can I drive from Sarawak to Tawau?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarawak to Tawau is 1419 km. It takes approximately 19h 57m to drive from Sarawak to Tawau.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 107+ hotels available in Tawau.

Sarawak to Tawau - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarawak to Tawau by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Miri Airport
best
1. Fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane MYY - TWU
3h 32m
RM 409–761
Drive 1,419.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kuching to Tawaucar 1,419.3 km
19h 57m
RM 241–347
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus
2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar
4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
5. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus
36h 19m
Fly from Kuching International Airport
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KCH - TWU
4h 15m
RM 582–1,203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Sarikeibus
2. Take the bus from Sarikei to Bintulubus
3. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Limbangbus
5. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
6. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus
40h 15m

Miri Airport (MYY) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

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4h 40mAverage Duration

RM 327Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.3 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

AirAsia flies from Miri Airport (MYY) to Tawau Airport (TWU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuching to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah via Sarikei, Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Limbang, and Kota Kinabalu in around 40h 15m.

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