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1.How to arrive in Tawau
By Air
Malaysia Airlines (MH/www.malaysiaairlines.com) and Air Asia (AK/www.airasia.com) provides daily flights from Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur. In addition, Air Asia also provides flights every other day from Johor Bahru and Kuching. Maswings (MH/www.maswings.com.my) provides thrice weekly flights from Tarakan and daily flights from Sandakan. Malindo Air (OD/www.malindoair.com) also provides daily flights from Kota Kinabalu.
By Sea
Tawau Port receives ferry daily from both Tarakan and Nunukan of Indonesia. The price is RM65.00 for a one-way journey that takes about an hour.
(photo source: http://www.bybike2malaysia.com/2009/06/08/the-diy-of-sea-crossing-on-a-fishing-boat-into-indonesia%E2%80%99s-ekalimantan-on-borneo-island)
By Land
Long distance coaches arrive from major cities such as Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Prices are RM50.00 from Kota Kinabalu and RM43.00 from Sandakan.* The bus terminal for long distance coaches has moved from its original location in Sabindo to a new facility located in Bandar Sri Indah.
| Tawau Bus Terminal | ||||
| Destination |
Departure Time |
Fare |
Hours |
Company |
| Kota Kinabalu | 07.00 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Tung Ma Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 07.00 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Sairah Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 07.00 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Salam Buminas Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 07.30 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Optis Jaya Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 07.30 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Sairah Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 14.00 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Sairah Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 17.45 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Ali-Topan Gerak Borneo Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 19.45 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Salam Bumimas Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 20.00 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Tung Ma Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 20.00 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Sairah Express |
| Kota Kinabalu | 20.00 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Optis Jaya Express |
| Sipitang | 17.00 | RM50.00 | 8 hours | Sairah Express |
| Lahad Datu | RM19.50 | |||
| Sandakan | RM43.00 | |||
| Telupid | RM52.00 | |||
| Ranau | RM58.50 | |||
| Simpang Sapi | RM45.50 | |||
| Beaufort | RM85.15 | |||
| Papar | RM78.00 | |||
| Simpang Ranau | RM30.39 | |||
*Prices are for reference only
(information sourced from :www.malaysiasite.nl)
2.Transport in the city
Public transport in tawau is less well-developed compared to other major cities in Malaysia and consists of buses and taxi only.
a)Non-air conditioned buses depart from Jalan Stephen Tan Bus Terminal to other areas in Tawau, including those further away such as Tawau Hill Park and Airport. Prices are calculated based on the distance.
(photo source: http://www.etawau.com)
b)Taxi stands are available at more crowded areas but prices are not calculated using meter, so it is advisable to agree a price with the taxi driver before boarding. Taxis from the airport are regulated and prices are fixed. Reference fare for a journey from the airport to the city centre is around RM45.00. When travelling to the outskirts area, it is advisable to arrange prior with a taxi driver to fetch you from the area as taxis are hard to come-by at those areas.
(photo source: http://www.etawau.com)
c)Most hotels can arrange for transport from airport either at a fee or as part of hotel rate. Please contact hotel prior to arrival to make arrangements.
d)Mobile app car-hailing service GrabCar is also available in Tawau and users may download the GrabCar application to enjoy this service
