Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Kota Kinabalu
Tawau
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Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Borneo FullForce
Bus 45pax
Any time
+7h 30m
$764.34
Taxi
Borneo FullForce
Van 14pax
Any time
+7h 30m
$305.74
Taxi
Borneo FullForce
Minibus 18pax
Any time
+7h 30m
$382.17

How to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

When you want to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 955.43. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 22.01.

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Tawau?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. Your trip will be a total of 441 miles (709 km). The flying distance is 441 miles (709 km).

How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

The travel time from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 30 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

The cost of the trip from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is AirAsia: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 22.01 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 955.43.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau:

  • Plane tickets - USD 21.91 to USD 400.77;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 382.17 to USD 955.43.

How many trips per day are there between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau depart during the day - there are approximately 44 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 21.91.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

AirAsia, AirAsia, AirAsia, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 382.17.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users took a plane.

Transportation from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Facts about the transport from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

Cheapest Transport$22
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure5:20 AM
Latest Departure10:55 PM
Departures per day47
Distance709 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, AirAsia, AirAsia, Borneo FullForce, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines