There are 5 ways to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane TWU - SDK
- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
5hRM 381–646Drive 125.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tawau-Airport-TWU to Lahad Datucar 125.5 km
1h 48mRM 21–31Minibus, bus
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
5h 26mRM 63–115Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tawau-TWU to Lahad Datu-LDU125.5 km
1h 48mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Tawau-Airport-TWU to Lahad Datutaxi 125.5 km
1h 48mRM 270–330
Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu is to drive which costs RM 21 - RM 35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs RM 21 - RM 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu. However, there are services departing from Tawau Airport and arriving at Lahad Datu via Semporna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Lahad Datu is 358 km. The road distance is 125.5 km.
The best way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu without a car is to Minibus and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs RM 60 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu, including transfers.
Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Tawau Airport station.
Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Semporna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lahad Datu.
There are 61+ hotels available in Lahad Datu.
What companies run services between Tawau Airport (TWU), Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Tawau Airport to Lahad Datu via Semporna in around 5h 26m.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Tawau Airport to Sandakan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–1,200
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–100
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
Bus from Semporna to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–80
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Phone
- +60 10-785 5532
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Semporna to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 28–50
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 89-784 494
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Semporna to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28–33
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tawau-TWU to Lahad Datu-LDU
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- RM 270–330
Pertubuhan Pemandu & Pengusaha Teksi
- Phone
- +60 89-776 475
Teksi Tawau
- Phone
- +60 19-537 4108
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Lahad Datu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.