How to travel from Penang National Park to Tawau, Malaysia

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.

2 routes found

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 TawauPenang National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Penang (PEN) to Tawau (TWU).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    MYR 685($155)
Operated by

AirAsia

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Penang (PEN) to Lahad Datu (LDU) then take the bus to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    MYR 1,000($225)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penang National Park and Tawau

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Penang National Park to Tawau

Compare travel optionsbetween Penang National Park and Tawau

Transport options from Penang National Park to Tawau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 15m
MYR 685($155)
on demand2,222km (1,381 miles)
Plane and Bus
7h 30m
MYR 1,000($225)
once daily2,208km (1,372 miles)

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Airports near Tawau

The following major airports near Tawau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.

TWU
Tawau Airport (TWU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Tawau
LDU
Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Tawau
BKI
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Tawau