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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
11 h 8 m
Average duration
11 h 8 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $19.
Of the 7 buses that leave Kota Kinabalu for Tawau every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 278 km distance in an average of 11 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 8 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
OPTISJAYA EXPRESS
SAIRAH EXPRESS
TRANSTEDAR EXPRESS
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Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $17.
Distance: 278 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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$19 Average Price Cheapest | $52 Average Price |
11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kota Kinabalu to Tawau bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau coaches for today, Monday, 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTISJAYA EXPRESS | 11:30 am Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 11h08 | 10:38 pm Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) | 0 changesdirect | |
| TRANSTEDAR EXPRESS | 11:30 am Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 11h08 | 10:38 pm Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) | 0 changesdirect | |
 SABARIAH EXPRESS | 11:30 am Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 11h08 | 10:38 pm Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) | 0 changesdirect | |
| TUNGMA EXPRESS (KOTA KINABALU) | 12:00 pm Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 11h08 | 11:08 pm Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) | 0 changesdirect | |
| SAIRAH EXPRESS | 12:00 pm Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 11h08 | 11:08 pm Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) | 0 changesdirect | |
| TUNGMA EXPRESS (KOTA KINABALU) | 11:00 pm Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 11h08 | 10:08 am Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 16 December | |||||
| SAIRAH EXPRESS | 12:00 am Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam) | 11h08 | 11:08 am Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
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Buses from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 but you can travel from only $17 by flight.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest coach covers the 278 km distance in 11h 8m.
Distance 278 km |
Average bus duration 11h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 11h 8m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 20:00 |
Bus providers: TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu), Sairah Express, OPTISJAYA EXPRESS, TransTedar Express from Kota Kinabalu to TawauYou can travel by bus between Kota Kinabalu to Tawau with TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu), Sairah Express, OPTISJAYA EXPRESS, TransTedar Express for as low as $17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Sairah Express
TransTedar Express
TungMa Express (Kota Kinabalu)
OPTISJAYA EXPRESS
FAQs: Kota Kinabalu to Tawau coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tawau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Kota Kinabalu (Terminal Inanam), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah), located away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Kota Kinabalu and Tawau
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Parking
Dining
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WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food stalls and small restaurants available within terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: City buses and intercity buses
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses and intercity buses
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