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How to get fromTawau to Penampangby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tawau to Penampang by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane TWU - BKI
    1h 29m
    RM 178–379

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    11h 19m
    RM 98–160

  3. Drive  443.3 km

    1. Drive from Tawau to Penampangcar car 443.3 km
    6h 35m
    RM 175–253

  4. Bus via Kota Kinabalu Inanam

    1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu Inanambus bus
    11h 20m
    RM 98–162

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Penampang, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, TransTedar Express operates a bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu once daily. Tickets cost RM 65–120 and the journey takes 11h 8m.

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