Cam Ranh to Tawau by bus
Tawau lies 1,285 km (798 mi) south-east of Cam Ranh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,568 km (974 mi) of road.
| Cam Ranh | Tawau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 146,771 | 372,615 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
Clocks in Tawau are 1 h ahead of Cam Ranh right now, so a 23 h 18 min journey lands 24 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tawau
Crossing from Vietnam into Malaysia: money changes from the Dong to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Cam Ranh to Tawau
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Staying in Tawau
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Common questions
How far is Tawau from Cam Ranh?
1,285 km (798 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cam Ranh; by road roughly 1,568 km (974 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cam Ranh to Tawau by bus?
About 23 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cam Ranh and Tawau?
Tawau is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
What currency do I need in Tawau?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.