How far is it from Tawau to Mount Kinabalu?

The distance between Tawau and Mount Kinabalu is 380 km.

How do I travel from Tawau to Mount Kinabalu without a car?

The best way to get from Tawau to Mount Kinabalu without a car is to bus and travel which takes 9h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tawau to Mount Kinabalu?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Tawau to Mount Kinabalu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Kinabalu?

There are 173+ hotels available in Mount Kinabalu.

Tawau to Mount Kinabalu - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Tawau to Mount Kinabalu by plane, unknown, or bus

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1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane TWU - BKI
2. Walk from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Mount Kinabaluunknown
2h 28m
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1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kundasangbus
2. Walk from Kundasang to Mount Kinabaluunknown
9h

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

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Distance: 380 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tawau to Mount Kinabalu. However, you can take the taxi to Tawau-Airport-TWU airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then travel to Mount Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Mount Kinabalu via Kundasang in around 9h.

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