How to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
2 ways, 279 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 8h 34m | RM90–115 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 8h 34m | RM590–880 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 8h 34m door to door. The straight-line distance is 279 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?
- Drive is the cheapest, from RM90. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Tawau from Kota Kinabalu by road?
- About 444 km, roughly 8h 34m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around RM90–115; tolls and parking are extra.