There are 4 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Minivan
best- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia
3hRM 17–25Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sembulan Station to Beaufort Station
- Take the train from Beaufort Station to Tenom Station
5h 55mRM 16Drive 142.5 km
- Drive from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom142.5 km
2h 7mRM 25–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom142.5 km
2h 7mRM 310–380
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom is to train which costs RM 16 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs RM 24 - RM 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal and arriving at Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal station to Tenom station. However, there are services departing from Sembulan Station and arriving at Tenom Station via Beaufort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal and Tenom is 141 km. The road distance is 142.5 km.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom without a car is to Minivan which takes 3h and costs RM 17 - RM 25.
The Minivan from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia takes 3h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal station.
Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom train services, operated by Sabah State Railway, depart from Sembulan Station.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom is to Minivan which takes 3h and costs RM 17 - RM 25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 16 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal, Malaysia and Tenom, Malaysia?
Local Minibus Malaysia operates a bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 17–25 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom Station via Sembulan Station and Beaufort Station in around 5h 55m.
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- Phone
- 088-279300
- ict.jkns@gmail.com
- Website
- railway.sabah.gov.my
Train from Sembulan Station to Beaufort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8
- 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
Bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17–25
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- RM 310–380
Taxi Service Kota Kinabalu
- Phone
- +601131282927
- Website
- taxi-kinabalu.blogspot.com
TAXI KOTA KINABALU SABAH
- Phone
- +60 12-867 0238
- Website
- ipunciko.blogspot.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia station.
Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom train services, operated by Sabah State Railway, arrive at Beaufort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom.
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