There are 4 ways to get from Tawau to Tamparuli by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane TWU - BKI
1h 52mRM 239–454Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu Inanambus
11h 32mRM 134–202Drive 426.9 km
- Drive from Tawau to Tamparulicar 426.9 km
6h 50mRM 169–244Bus via Kota Kinabalu
- Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
11h 38mRM 148–220
Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Tamparuli is to bus which costs RM 130 - RM 210 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tawau to Tamparuli is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs RM 230 - RM 460.
No, there is no direct bus from Tawau to Tamparuli. However, there are services departing from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah and arriving at Kota Kinabalu Inanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Tawau and Tamparuli is 361 km. The road distance is 426.9 km.
The best way to get from Tawau to Tamparuli without a car is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs RM 130 - RM 210.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Tawau to Tamparuli, including transfers.
Tawau to Tamparuli bus services, operated by Sairah Express, depart from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah station.
The best way to get from Tawau to Tamparuli is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs RM 230 - RM 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 130 - RM 210 and takes 11h 32m.
Tawau to Tamparuli bus services, operated by Sairah Express, arrive at Kota Kinabalu Inanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tawau to Tamparuli is 427 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Tawau to Tamparuli.
What companies run services between Tawau, Malaysia and Tamparuli, Malaysia?
AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Sairah Express operates a bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu Inanam twice daily. Tickets cost RM 70–95 and the journey takes 11h 8m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–230
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–450
- Phone
- +6089 774 328
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 70–95
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 70–95
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +6088 433 779
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 70–130
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 88-440 337
- Website
- transtedar.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–130
- Schedules at
- transtedar.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–120
- Schedules at
- transtedar.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
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