There are 4 ways to get from Papar 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, Malaysiabus
3h 33mRM 116–132Train
cheapest- Take the train from Papar Station to Beaufort Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beaufort Station to Tenom Stationtrain
4h 34mRM 9–16Drive 104.1 km
- Drive from Papar to Tenomcar 104.1 km
1h 33mRM 42–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Papar to Tenomtaxi 104.1 km
1h 33mRM 230–280
Papar to Tenom by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Papar to Tenom is to train which costs RM 9 - RM 16 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Papar to Tenom is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs RM 40 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Papar to Tenom. However, there are services departing from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal and arriving at Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Papar station to Tenom station. However, there are services departing from Papar Station and arriving at Tenom Station via Beaufort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Papar and Tenom is 175 km. The road distance is 104.1 km.
The best way to get from Papar to Tenom without a car is to Minivan which takes 3h 33m and costs RM 110 - RM 140.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Papar to Tenom, including transfers.
Papar to Tenom bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal station.
Papar to Tenom train services, operated by Sabah State Railway, depart from Papar Station.
The best way to get from Papar to Tenom is to Minivan which takes 3h 33m and costs RM 110 - RM 140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 9 - RM 16 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Papar, Malaysia and Tenom, Malaysia?
Local Minibus Malaysia operates a bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia every 30 minutes. Tickets cost RM 30 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Papar Station to Tenom Station via Beaufort Station in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +60 88-279 300
- korporat.keretapisabah@gmail.com
- Website
- railway.sabah.gov.my
Train from Papar Station to Beaufort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 5–8
- Schedules at
- railway.sabah.gov.my
Train from Beaufort Station to Tenom Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–8
- Schedules at
- railway.sabah.gov.my
Bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 30
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- RM 230–280
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Booking & Getting There
Papar to Tenom bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia station.
Papar to Tenom train services, operated by Sabah State Railway, arrive at Beaufort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papar to Tenom is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Papar to Tenom.
There are five+ hotels available in Tenom.