There is 1 way to get from Tawau to Kapalai by bus, ferry, or unknown
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The distance between Tawau and Kapalai is 197 km.
The best way to get from Tawau to Kapalai without a car is to Minibus and ferry and travel which takes 4h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Tawau to Kapalai, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Kapalai.
What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Kapalai, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tawau to Kapalai. However, you can take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Mantabuan, then travel to Kapalai.
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mantabuan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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