How to travel from Tawau to Malacca, Malaysia
The distance between Tawau and Malacca is around 1,910km (1,187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tawau to Malacca 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 Malacca → Tawau if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Tawau (TWU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costMYR 555($125)
Multiple operators
Fly to Senai (JHB), Bus
Fly from Tawau (TWU) to Senai (JHB) then take the bus to Melaka Sentral.
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costMYR 680($155)
Multiple operators
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB), Bus
Fly from Tawau (TWU) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) then take the bus to Melaka Sentral.
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costMYR 850($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tawau and Malacca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tawau to Malacca by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around MYR 555 ($125) and will take around 5h 30m.
The distance between Tawau and Malacca is around 1,910km (1,187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,744km (1,084 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Tawau and Malacca by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Tawau to Malacca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx MYR 555 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Tawau and Malacca is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 555 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tawau to Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Tawau (TWU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Malacca is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) (KUL) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Malacca. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) (SZB) and Senai International Airport (JHB) (JHB) 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 Tawau to Malacca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around MYR 555 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tawau and Malacca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | MYR 555($125) | twice daily | 2,000km (1,242 miles) |
Fly to Senai (JHB), Bus | 6h 55m | MYR 680($155) | 5 times a day | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB), Bus | 8hrs | MYR 850($190) | hourly | 2,656km (1,650 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tawau and Malacca
Bus companies
StarMart Express
KKKL Express
KPB Express
S&S International (M) Express
Billion Stars Express
Airlines
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Firefly
Malindo Airways
Airports near Malacca
The following major airports near Malacca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Malacca
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Malacca
Senai International Airport (JHB)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Malacca