Ferry to Nunukan
Tawau → Nunukan · about ~2h 5m
Ferry to Kawau
Nunukan → Kawau · about 1h
Tawau → Kawau
Malaysia to Indonesia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Tawau?
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About the trip from Tawau to Kawau
Tawau (Malaysia) and Kawau (Indonesia) 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
- Ferry from Tawau to Nunukan: ~2h 5m, 29 km
- Ferry from Nunukan to Kawau: about 1h, 1,573 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.