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

The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $500 - $950 and takes 24h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tawau to Melbourne is to fly which takes 13h 3m and costs $400 - $1,000.

How far is it from Tawau to Melbourne?

The distance between Tawau and Melbourne is 5476 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from Tawau to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tawau and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2h ahead of Tawau. It is currently 4:34 AM in Tawau and 6:34 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5325+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Tawau to Melbourne - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Tawau to Melbourne by plane or bus

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Fly from Tawau Airport
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1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TWU - MEL
13h 3m
$407–1,001
Bus to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BKI - MEL
24h 46m
$500–931

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

35Weekly Planes

13h 26mAverage Duration

$362Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,475.6 km
Duration: 13h 3m

What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day.

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