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How to get fromTawau to Mount Kinabaluby plane, unknown, or 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, travel

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    1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane TWU - BKI
    2. Walk from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Mount Kinabaluunknown unknown
    2h 23m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kundasangbus bus
    2. Walk from Kundasang to Mount Kinabaluunknown unknown
    9h

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

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Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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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