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 - $900 and takes 23h 11m.

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 12h 28m and costs $550 - $1,600.

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 12h 28m to get from Tawau to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tawau and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 3h ahead of Tawau. It is currently 8:10 AM in Tawau and 11:10 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5507+ 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
best
1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TWU - MEL
12h 28m
$597–1,550
Bus to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly
cheapest
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
23h 11m
$500–880

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

33Weekly Planes

14h 51mAverage Duration

$569Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,475.6 km
Duration: 12h 28m

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

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

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