There is 1 way to get from Tawau to Pulau Mabul by bus or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Pulau Mabul is to Minibus and ferry which costs RM 128 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Tawau to Pulau Mabul is to Minibus and ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs RM 128.
The distance between Tawau and Pulau Mabul is 145 km.
The best way to get from Tawau to Pulau Mabul without a car is to Minibus and ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs RM 128.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Tawau to Pulau Mabul, including transfers.
There are seven+ hotels available in Pulau Mabul.
What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Pulau Mabul, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tawau to Pulau Mabul. However, you can take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Mabul.
Bus from Tawau to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Mabul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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