There is 1 way to get from Tarakan to Tawau by ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Tarakan to Tawau is to ferry which costs RM 140 - RM 270 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Tarakan to Tawau is to ferry which takes 3h and costs RM 140 - RM 270.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tarakan and arriving at Tawau Ferry Terminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Tarakan and Tawau is 146 km.
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The best way to get from Tarakan to Tawau without a car is to ferry which takes 3h and costs RM 140 - RM 270.
The ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal takes 3h including transfers and departs three times a day.
There are 110+ hotels available in Tawau.
What companies run services between Tarakan, Indonesia and Tawau, Malaysia?
KM Tawindo operates a ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost RM 145 and the journey takes 3h. Indomaya Express also services this route once daily.
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 145
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 270
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
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