Buses to Tawau
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Tawau, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawau to Lahad Datu | Malaysia | 99 km (62 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Tawau to Sandakan | Malaysia | 179 km (111 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| Tawau to Kota Kinabalu | Malaysia | 279 km (173 mi) | about 5 h 15 min |
| Tawau to Miri | Malaysia | 433 km (269 mi) | about 8 h 1 min |
| Tawau to Bintulu | Malaysia | 552 km (343 mi) | about 10 h 9 min |
| Tawau to Sibu | Malaysia | 708 km (440 mi) | about 12 h 57 min |
| Tawau to Kuching | Malaysia | 891 km (554 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Tawau to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm | Vietnam | 1,274 km (791 mi) | about 23 h 6 min |
| Tawau to Cam Ranh | Vietnam | 1,285 km (798 mi) | about 23 h 18 min |
| Tawau to Nha Trang | Vietnam | 1,306 km (812 mi) | about 23 h 41 min |
| Tawau to Phan Thiết | Vietnam | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 23 h 45 min |
| Tawau to La Gi | Vietnam | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 24 h |
| Tawau to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 26 h 5 min |
| Tawau to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 26 h 50 min |
| Tawau to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 25 h 53 min |
| Tawau to Thuận An | Vietnam | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 26 h 3 min |
| Tawau to Thủ Đức | Vietnam | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 25 h 52 min |
| Tawau to Qui Nhon | Vietnam | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 25 h 48 min |
| Tawau to Vũng Tàu | Vietnam | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 24 h 51 min |
| Tawau to Dĩ An | Vietnam | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 25 h 56 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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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.