What is the cheapest way to get from Tawau to Lawas?

The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Lawas is to drive which costs RM 80 - RM 120 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tawau to Lawas?

The fastest way to get from Tawau to Lawas is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs RM 190 - RM 370.

Is there a direct bus between Tawau and Lawas?

No, there is no direct bus from Tawau to Lawas. However, there are services departing from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah and arriving at Lawas via KK Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

How far is it from Tawau to Lawas?

The distance between Tawau and Lawas is 489 km. The road distance is 492.5 km.

How do I travel from Tawau to Lawas without a car?

The best way to get from Tawau to Lawas without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 11m and costs RM 100 - RM 160.

How long does it take to get from Tawau to Lawas?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Tawau to Lawas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tawau to Lawas bus from?

Tawau to Lawas bus services, operated by TransTedar Express, depart from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah station.

Bus or fly from Tawau to Lawas?

The best way to get from Tawau to Lawas is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs RM 270 - RM 1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 95 - RM 160 and takes 17h 23m.

Where does the Tawau to Lawas bus arrive?

Tawau to Lawas bus services, operated by TransTedar Express, arrive at Kota Kinabalu station.

Can I drive from Tawau to Lawas?

Yes, the driving distance between Tawau to Lawas is 493 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Tawau to Lawas.

Where can I stay near Lawas?

There are four+ hotels available in Lawas.

Tawau to Lawas - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Tawau to Lawas by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane TWU - BKI
2. Take the train from Putatan Station to Beaufort Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Beaufort to Lawasbus
5h 59m
RM 199–365
Drive 492.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tawau to Lawascar 492.5 km
7h 9m
RM 84–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
2. Take the train from Sembulan Station to Beaufort Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Beaufort to Lawasbus
16h 11m
RM 102–160
Fly to Lawas
1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lawas (LWY)plane TWU - LWY
6h 8m
RM 274–1,014
Fly to Limbang Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Limbang Airport (LMN)plane TWU - LMN
2. Take the ferry from Limbang to Lawasferry
10h 43m
RM 264–912
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
2. Take the bus from KK Sentral to Lawasbus Kota / ...
17h 23m
RM 96–153
Bus via Limbang
1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
3. Take the bus from Limbang to Lawasbus
18h 59m
RM 114–214

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

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Distance: 488.5 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Lawas, Malaysia?

AirAsia and MASwings fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Lawas (LWY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Lawas via Kota Kinabalu and KK Sentral in around 17h 23m.

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