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Kawau → Tawau

Indonesia to Malaysia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Kawau?

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  1. Ferry to Nunukan

    Kawau → Nunukan · about 1h

  2. Ferry to Tawau

    Nunukan → Tawau · about ~2h 5m

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About the trip from Kawau to Tawau

Kawau (Indonesia) and Tawau (Malaysia) are 1,580 km (982 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by ferry, via Nunukan: ~3h 20m door to door with 1 change. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Ferry from Kawau to Nunukan: about 1h, 1,573 km
  2. Ferry from Nunukan to Tawau: ~2h 5m, 29 km

Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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