There is 1 way to get from Tawau to Mabul by bus or ferry
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Mabul is to Minibus and ferry which costs RM 128 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Tawau to Mabul is to Minibus and ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs RM 128.
The distance between Tawau and Mabul is 145 km.
The best way to get from Tawau to Mabul without a car is to Minibus and ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs RM 128.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Tawau to Mabul, including transfers.
There are seven+ hotels available in Mabul.
What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Mabul, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tawau to Mabul. However, you can take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul.
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 Mabul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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