There is 1 way to get from Tarakan to Tawau Airport (TWU) by ferry or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Tarakan to Tawau Airport (TWU) is to ferry and Minibus which costs RM 200 - RM 260000 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tarakan to Tawau Airport (TWU) is to ferry and Minibus which takes 8h 14m and costs RM 200 - RM 260000.
The distance between Tarakan and Tawau Airport (TWU) is 335 km.
The best way to get from Tarakan to Tawau Airport (TWU) without a car is to ferry and Minibus which takes 8h 14m and costs RM 200 - RM 260000.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Tarakan to Tawau Airport (TWU), including transfers.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tawau Airport (TWU).
What companies run services between Tarakan, Indonesia and Tawau Airport (TWU), Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tarakan to Tawau Airport (TWU). However, you can take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal, walk to Tawau, take the bus to Semporna, then take the bus to Tawau Airport.
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
Bus from Semporna to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
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
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