There are 3 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Tenom by plane, bus, 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.
Fly, Minivan
best- Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane LDU - BKI
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysiabus
4h 17mRM 214–1,235Drive 430.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Lahad Datu to Tenomcar 430.1 km
6h 20mRM 73–106Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysiabus
12h 6mRM 141–147
Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lahad Datu to Tenom is to drive which costs RM 70 - RM 110 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lahad Datu to Tenom is to fly and Minivan which takes 4h 17m and costs RM 210 - RM 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Lahad Datu to Tenom. However, there are services departing from Lahad Datu and arriving at Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia via Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Lahad Datu and Tenom is 417 km. The road distance is 430.1 km.
The best way to get from Lahad Datu to Tenom without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 12h 6m and costs RM 140 - RM 150.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Lahad Datu to Tenom, including transfers.
Lahad Datu to Tenom bus services, operated by Dyana Express, depart from Lahad Datu station.
Lahad Datu to Tenom bus services, operated by Dyana Express, arrive at Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lahad Datu to Tenom is 430 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Lahad Datu to Tenom.
There are five+ hotels available in Tenom.
What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Tenom, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Lahad Datu to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam and Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Lahad Datu Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 160–1,200
Bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 30
Bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 30
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