There are 5 ways to get from Kalabakan to Tenom by bus, train, taxi, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, minivan
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Take the bus from Kalabakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
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Take the minivan from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia
4 alternative options
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Kalabakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
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Take the train from Papar Station to Beaufort Station
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Take the train from Beaufort Station to Tenom Station
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Kalabakan to Tenom
Drive
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Drive from Kalabakan to Tenom
Taxi, fly
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Take a taxi from Kalabakan to Tawau
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Fly from Tawau (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
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Take a taxi from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom
Travel safe during COVID-19
Rules to follow in Malaysia
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Travel within Malaysia
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
Regional restriction measures in place
Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
COVID-19 help in Malaysia
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 03 88810200
Frequently Asked Questions
There are currently travel restrictions within Malaysia.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Tenom is 03 88810200.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Tenom is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Tenom is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 03 88810200.
Last updated: 11 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalabakan to Tenom is to drive which costs RM 60 - RM 90 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kalabakan to Tenom is to taxi. Taking this option will cost RM 480 - RM 600 and takes 4h 23m.
The distance between Kalabakan and Tenom is 189 km. The road distance is 292.1 km.
The best way to get from Kalabakan to Tenom without a car is to bus and minivan which takes 11h 59m and costs RM 90 - RM 100.
It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Kalabakan to Tenom, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalabakan to Tenom is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kalabakan to Tenom.
Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia offer flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
- Distance: 188.8 km
- Duration: 11h 59m
What companies run services between Kalabakan, Malaysia and Tenom, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Kalabakan to Tenom via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam and Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal in around 11h 59m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 70 - RM 420
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 120 - RM 650
- Phone
- 088-279300
- ict.jkns@gmail.com
- Website
- railway.sabah.gov.my
Train from Papar Station to Beaufort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- railway.sabah.gov.my
Train from Beaufort Station to Tenom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8
- Schedules at
- railway.sabah.gov.my
- Phone
- +6 082 531 133
- bintangjayaexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- salambumimas.com
Bus from Kalabakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 50
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
Bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- RM 480 - RM 600
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