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Four ways to Travel from Makassar to Tawau

Composite routes from Makassar to Tawau

Cheapest
2 d 5 h 22 min
Car
1816 km.
from $99
Other
2 d 5 h 22 min
Rideshare
1816 km.
from $23.69
7 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1057 km.
from $145.93
2 d 14 h 25 min
Ferry, taxi, car ferry via Baubau
1058 km.
from $100.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Malindo Airways

Website:
malindoair.com/
Plane from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.18–$827.95

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.18–$827.95

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.28–$547.72

Batik Air

Website:
batikair.com/en/
Plane from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.02–$509.51

Super Air Jet

Website:
superairjet.com/en/
Plane from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$216.54

Lion Mentari Airlines

Website:
lionair.co.id/
Plane from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$356.66

Other operators

Pelni

Phone:
+62 811-1621-162
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/pelni162/
Other from Makassar to Baubau
Ave. Duration:
16h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$20.38
Other from Bau-Bau to Kendari
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56
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

Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia

Phone:
+62 21 6385 4130
Email:
Website:
pelni.co.id/en
Other from Bau-Bau to Kendari
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.33

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Makassar to Tawau is to ferry and taxi and car ferry via Baubau which costs $86.96 - $108.70 and takes 2 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Makassar to Tawau is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 29m and costs $103.26 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Makassar to Tawau?

The distance between Makassar and Tawau is 1131 km.

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

The best way to get from Makassar to Tawau without a car is to ferry and taxi and car ferry via Baubau which takes 2 days 14h and costs $86.96 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Makassar to Tawau, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

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