What is the cheapest way to get from Tawau to Sarawak?

The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Sarawak is to drive which costs RM 240 - RM 350 and takes 20h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tawau to Sarawak?

The fastest way to get from Tawau to Sarawak is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs RM 550 - RM 1100.

Is there a direct bus between Tawau and Sarawak?

No, there is no direct bus from Tawau to Sarawak. However, there are services departing from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah and arriving at Kuching via Kota Kinabalu, Limbang, Bandar Seri Begawan and Bintulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 7m.

How far is it from Tawau to Sarawak?

The distance between Tawau and Sarawak is 499 km. The road distance is 1416.9 km.

How do I travel from Tawau to Sarawak without a car?

The best way to get from Tawau to Sarawak without a car is to bus which takes 39h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tawau to Sarawak?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Tawau to Sarawak, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tawau to Sarawak bus from?

Tawau to Sarawak bus services, operated by TransTedar Express, depart from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah station.

Bus or fly from Tawau to Sarawak?

The best way to get from Tawau to Sarawak is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs RM 340 - RM 1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 7m.

Where does the Tawau to Sarawak bus arrive?

Tawau to Sarawak bus services, operated by TransTedar Express, arrive at Kota Kinabalu station.

Can I drive from Tawau to Sarawak?

Yes, the driving distance between Tawau to Sarawak is 1417 km. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from Tawau to Sarawak.

Where can I stay near Sarawak?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Sarawak.

Tawau to Sarawak - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tawau to Sarawak by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Miri Airport
best
1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Miri Airport (MYY)plane TWU - MYY
4h 17m
RM 349–1,314
Drive 1,416.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tawau to Kuchingcar 1,416.9 km
20h 15m
RM 240–347
Bus, drive via Bintulu
1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
3. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
5. Take the bus from Bintulu to Kuchingbus
34h
Fly to Kuching International Airport
1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane TWU - KCH
3h 46m
RM 554–1,009
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
3. Take the bus from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
5. Take the bus from Bintulu to Kuchingbus
39h 7m
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
3. Take the bus from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Seria Bus Terminalbus
5. Drive from Kuala Belait Bus Terminal to Miricar
6. Take the bus from Miri to Kuchingbus
40h 47m
RM 244–457

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Miri Airport (MYY) flights

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.4 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Miri Airport (MYY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kuching via Kota Kinabalu, Limbang, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sarawak, and Bintulu in around 39h 7m.

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