There is 1 way to get from Tarakan to Tawau by ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarakan to Tawau is to ferry which costs RM 140 - RM 260000 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Tarakan to Tawau is to ferry which takes 3h and costs RM 140 - RM 260000.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tarakan and arriving at Tawau Ferry Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Tarakan and Tawau is 146 km.
Book your Tarakan to Tawau ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Tarakan to Tawau without a car is to ferry which takes 3h and costs RM 140 - RM 260000.
The ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal takes 3h including transfers and departs twice daily.
There are 111+ hotels available in Tawau.
What companies run services between Tarakan, Indonesia and Tawau, Malaysia?
Indomaya Express operates a ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost RM 220,000–260,000 and the journey takes 3h. KM Tawindo also services this route once daily.
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 220,000–260,000
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 140
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.