How to travel from Tawau to Pangkor Island, Malaysia
The distance between Tawau and Pangkor Island is around 2,116km (1,315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tawau to Pangkor Island by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pangkor Island → Tawau if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tawau (TWU) to Pangkor (PKG).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical costMYR 820($185)
AirAsia
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Bus, Car and Ferry
Take the bus to Sipitang then drive to Bandar Seri Begawan then take the bus to Pontianak then Jerteh and then to Lumut then take a ferry to Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMYR 495($110)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tawau and Pangkor Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tawau to Pangkor Island by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then drive and then take a ferry which costs around MYR 495 ($110) and will take around 2 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 820 ($185).
The distance between Tawau and Pangkor Island is around 2,116km (1,315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,921km (1,194 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Tawau and Pangkor Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tawau to Pangkor Island is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx MYR 820 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Tawau and Pangkor Island is to take the bus, then drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 495 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tawau and Pangkor Island. We recommend that you fly from Tawau (TWU) to Pangkor (PKG). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tawau and Pangkor Island. We recommend that you fly from Tawau (TWU) to Pangkor (PKG). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tawau and Pangkor Island. Flights depart from Tawau (TWU) and arrive at Pangkor (PKG) - via Senai (JHB). The flight takes around 4h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Tawau to Pangkor Island. There is however a flight that goes via Senai (JHB) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tawau to Pangkor Island typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Tawau (TWU) and and arrive into Pangkor (PKG).
The closest major airport to Pangkor Island is Ipoh Airport (IPH) (IPH) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Pangkor Island. Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) (SZB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tawau to Pangkor Island. We recommend that you fly from Tawau (TWU) to Pangkor (PKG). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tawau to Pangkor Island is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around MYR 820 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tawau and Pangkor Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 50m | MYR 820($185) | on demand | 2,116km (1,315 miles) |
| Fly to Ipoh (IPH), bus and ferry | 7h 15m | MYR 1,340($300) | every 4 hours | 2,216km (1,377 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 15m | MYR 565($125) | 4 times a day | 2,121km (1,318 miles) |
| Fly to Penang (PEN), bus and ferry | 9hrs | MYR 655($150) | every 4 hours | 2,443km (1,518 miles) |
| Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB), bus and ferry | 10h 15m | MYR 875($195) | every 2 hours | 2,753km (1,711 miles) |
Bus, Car and Ferry | 2 days 7h | MYR 495($110) | once daily | 3,175km (1,973 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tawau and Pangkor Island
Bus companies
StarMart Express
Express Kesatuan
Billion Stars Express
KPB Express
Unititi express
Airlines
AirAsia
Malindo Airways
KrasAvia
Malaysia Airlines
Firefly
Ferry operators
Pangkor Lumut Ekspres Feri
Airports near Pangkor Island
The following major airports near Pangkor Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Ipoh Airport (IPH)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Pangkor Island
Penang International Airport (PEN)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Pangkor Island
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Pangkor Island