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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom by plane, taxi, train, ferry or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu, taxi  •  7h 32m

  1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) SZB - BKI
  2. Take a taxi from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom

Cheapest option

Train to Kuala Lumpur, fly to Bandar Seri Begawan, drive  •  8h 42m

  1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1
  2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) KUL - BWN
  3. Drive from Serasa Ferry Terminal to Tenom

3 alternative options

Train to Kuala Lumpur, fly to Kota Kinabalu, taxi  •  6h 16m

  1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1
  2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) KUL - BKI
  3. Take a taxi from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom

Train to Kuala Lumpur, fly to Lawas, taxi  •  8h 13m

  1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1
  2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lawas (LWY) KUL - LWY
  3. Take a taxi from Lawas to Tenom

Train to Kuala Lumpur, fly to Labuan, ferry, drive  •  7h 28m

  1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1
  2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Labuan (LBU) KUL - LBU
  3. Take the ferry from Labuan Ferry Terminal to Sipitang
  4. Drive from Sipitang to Tenom

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The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom is to train and fly and drive which costs RM 230 - RM 900 and takes 8h 42m.

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The quickest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom is to train and fly and taxi which costs RM 450 - RM 1100 and takes 6h 16m.

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The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Tenom is 1595 km.

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom, including transfers.

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There is no direct flight from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 40m and has one stopover.

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Malaysia Airlines and Firefly offer flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs RM 40 - RM 55.

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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom.
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  • Distance: 1595.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Tenom, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom. However, you can take the taxi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu, then take the taxi to Tenom. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T1, take the walk to Kuala Lumpur airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu, then take the taxi to Tenom.

Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Website
malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Penang
Ave. Duration
6h 32m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 1500
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Penang, Kuching
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 1500
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Kuala Trengganu, Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1800
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Senai, Penang
Ave. Duration
9h 52m
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 1500
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Senai, Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1800
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Langkawi, Penang
Ave. Duration
10h 10m
When
Monday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 1500
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Sultan Ismail Petra, Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
7h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1800
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 200 - RM 1000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Lawas via Miri
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 310 - RM 900
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Lawas via Labuan, Miri
Ave. Duration
8h 20m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
RM 420 - RM 950
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 340 - RM 950
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan via Kota Kinabalu
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 340 - RM 950
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan via Miri
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 340 - RM 950
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bandar Seri Begawan
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 700 - RM 1700
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bandar Seri Begawan via Kuching
Ave. Duration
5h 35m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 1000 - RM 1500
Firefly
Website
fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Penang
Ave. Duration
6h 32m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 1500
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Penang, Kuching
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 1500
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Kuala Trengganu, Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1800
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Senai, Penang
Ave. Duration
9h 52m
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 1500
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Senai, Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1800
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Langkawi, Penang
Ave. Duration
10h 10m
When
Monday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 1500
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu via Sultan Ismail Petra, Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
7h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1800
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 200 - RM 1000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 340 - RM 950
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan via Kota Kinabalu
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 340 - RM 950
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan via Miri
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 340 - RM 950
AirAsia
Website
airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Ave. Duration
2h 38m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 160 - RM 900
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 150 - RM 1500
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bandar Seri Begawan
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 240 - RM 1100
Myanmar Airways International
Website
maiair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 250 - RM 1000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bandar Seri Begawan via Singapore Changi
Ave. Duration
4h 51m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 700 - RM 1700
Royal Brunei Airlines
Website
flyroyalbrunei.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bandar Seri Begawan
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 700 - RM 1700
Malindo Airways
Website
malindoair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 210 - RM 1900
AirAsia X
Website
airasiax.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
When
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
RM 330 - RM 900
Train operators
KLIA Express
Phone
+603 2267 8000
Email
CustomerEnquiry@KLIAekspres.com
Website
kliaekspres.com
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
RM 18 - RM 55
Website
https://www.kliaekspres.com
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/klia-ekspres
Ferry operators
Labuan (Holdings) Sdn Bhd
Phone
+6087 410 472
Email
Info@labuanpay.my
Website
labuanpay.my
Ferry from Labuan Ferry Terminal to Sipitang
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
RM 30
Schedules at
labuanpay.my
Other operators
Taxi from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom
Ave. Duration
2h 2m
Estimated price
RM 300 - RM 360
Taxi Service Kota Kinabalu
Phone
+6 017 832 5898
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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