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How to get fromSingapore Strait to Tawauby ferry, subway, bus, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Singapore Strait to Tawau by ferry, subway, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, subway, bus to Senai International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Kusu Island to Marina South Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Marina South Pier to Kranjisubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Kranji MRT Station to JB Custom Outbus bus
    4. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane JHB - TWU
    7h 21m
    RM 517–1,979

  2. Ferry to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kusu Island to Marina South Pierferry ferry
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SIN - TWU
    7h 56m
    RM 798–1,366

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,744.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Singapore Strait and Tawau, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Singapore Strait to Tawau. However, you can take the ferry to Marina South Pier, walk to Marina South Pier, take the subway to Kranji, walk to Kranji MRT Station, take the bus to JB Custom Out, walk to JB Sentral, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then take the taxi to Tawau. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Marina South Pier, walk to Marina South Pier, take the subway to Raffles Place, take the subway to Tanah Merah MRT, take the subway to Changi Airport, walk to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then take the taxi to Tawau.

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