The distance between Penang National Park and Tawau is around 2,208km (1,372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Penang National Park to Tawau by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tawau → Penang National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Penang (PEN) to Tawau (TWU).
AirAsia
+ 2 othersFly from Penang (PEN) to Lahad Datu (LDU) then take the bus to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah.
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There are several options for getting from Penang National Park to Tawau by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around MYR 685 ($155) and will take around 5h 15m.
The distance between Penang National Park and Tawau is around 2,208km (1,372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,965km (1,221 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Penang National Park and Tawau by plane.
The quickest way to get from Penang National Park to Tawau is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx MYR 685 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Penang National Park and Tawau is to fly which will typically cost around MYR 685 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes you can fly from Penang National Park and Tawau. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and arrive at Tawau (TWU) - via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Penang National Park to Tawau. There is however a flight that goes via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Penang National Park to Tawau typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Tawau (TWU).
The closest major airport to Tawau is Tawau Airport (TWU) (TWU) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Tawau. Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) (LDU) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) (BKI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penang National Park to Tawau is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around MYR 685 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 15m | MYR 685($155) | on demand | 2,222km (1,381 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | MYR 1,000($225) | once daily | 2,208km (1,372 miles) |
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Firefly
TransTedar Express
The following major airports near Tawau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.