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Samarinda to Tawau

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17 h 26 min
1155 km.
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Samarinda, Indonesia → Tawau, Malaysia

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Three ways to Travel from Samarinda to Tawau

Composite routes from Samarinda to Tawau

Cheapest
17 h 26 min
Car
1155 km.
from $63
Other
17 h 26 min
Rideshare
1155 km.
from $15.07
9 h 37 min
Bus, Plane, Ferry
531 km.
from $146.12

Transport providers

Airlines

Super Air Jet

Website:
superairjet.com/en/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.21–$95.53

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$178.33

Other operators

Pelni

Phone:
+62 811-1621-162
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/pelni162/
Other from Balikpapan to Makassar
Ave. Duration:
25h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$22.93
Other from Makassar to Raha
Ave. Duration:
29h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$21.65
Other from Raha to Kendari
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$15.29

ASDP Indonesia Ferry

Phone:
+62 811-1021-191
Email:
Website:
asdp.id/
Other from Tolitoli to Tarakan
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$8.22

Indomaya Express

Other from Tarakan to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.40

KM Tawindo

Other from Tarakan to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.40

Bus operators

Helda Travel

Phone:
+62 821-5291-2111
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/heldatourtravel
Bus from Samarinda to Balikpapan
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.69

Jahe Raya

Website:
web.facebook.com/POJahe-Raya-157373367646350/
Bus from Samarinda to Balikpapan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Samarinda to Tawau is to bus and fly and ferry which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samarinda to Tawau is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 9h 37m and costs $76.09 - $130.43 .

How far is it from Samarinda to Tawau?

The distance between Samarinda and Tawau is 782 km. The road distance is 1156.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Samarinda to Tawau, including transfers.

Can I drive from Samarinda to Tawau?

Yes, the driving distance between Samarinda to Tawau is 1157 km. It takes approximately 17h 23m to drive from Samarinda to Tawau.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 79+ hotels available in Tawau. Prices start at $13.59 per night.
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