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How to Travel from

Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia → Tarakan, Indonesia

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Six ways to Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan

Composite routes from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Malindo Airways

Website:
malindoair.com/
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$140.16

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.76–$56.06
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.56–$70.08
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.31–$95.56

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$82.82
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.84–$229.35

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.76–$56.06
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.56–$70.08
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Lahad
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.31–$95.56

Bus operators

Sida Express

Phone:
+60 198072570
Website:
facebook.com/SIDAexpress/
Bus from Stesen Bas Sandakan to Stesen
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.23

Local Minibus Malaysia

Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.11
Bus from Semporna to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.61

Dyana Express

Phone:
+6088 389 997, +6016 831 65 65
Website:
easybook.com/en-ph/bus/operator/dyana-express?source=rome2rio
Bus from Lahad Datu to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.15

TransTedar Express

Phone:
+60 88-440 337
Website:
transtedar.com/
Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
11h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81

Other operators

Indomaya Express

Other from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.42

KM Tawindo

Other from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan?

The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan is to bus and ferry which costs $46.26 and takes 15h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan?

The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 10h 14m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

How far is it from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Tarakan is 593 km.

How do I travel from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan without a car?

The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 15h 20m and costs $46.26 .

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

It takes approximately 15h 20m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tarakan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tarakan?

There are 14+ hotels available in Tarakan. Prices start at $16.51 per night.
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