What is the cheapest way to get from Semporna to Tenom?

The cheapest way to get from Semporna to Tenom is to drive which costs RM 80 - RM 120 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Semporna to Tenom?

The fastest way to get from Semporna to Tenom is to Minibus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 22m and costs RM 430 - RM 650.

Is there a direct bus between Semporna and Tenom?

No, there is no direct bus from Semporna to Tenom. However, there are services departing from Semporna and arriving at Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia via Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah and Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.

How far is it from Semporna to Tenom?

The distance between Semporna and Tenom is 509 km. The road distance is 483.8 km.

How do I travel from Semporna to Tenom without a car?

The best way to get from Semporna to Tenom without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 15h 37m and costs RM 110 - RM 130.

How long does it take to get from Semporna to Tenom?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Semporna to Tenom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Semporna to Tenom bus from?

Semporna to Tenom bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Semporna station.

Where does the Semporna to Tenom bus arrive?

Semporna to Tenom bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Tawau station.

Can I drive from Semporna to Tenom?

Yes, the driving distance between Semporna to Tenom is 484 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Semporna to Tenom.

Where can I stay near Tenom?

There are five+ hotels available in Tenom.

Semporna to Tenom - 5 ways to travel via Minibus, plane, taxi, bus, and Minivan

There are 5 ways to get from Semporna to Tenom by bus, plane, taxi, 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.

Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus
2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane TWU - BKI
3. Take the taxi from Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKI to Tenomtaxi
5h 22m
RM 430–635
Drive 483.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Semporna to Tenomcar 483.8 km
7h 7m
RM 82–118
Bus, Minivan
1. Take the bus from Semporna to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysiabus
15h 37m
RM 114–128
Bus to Lahad Datu Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane LDU - BKI
3. Take the taxi from Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKI to Tenomtaxi
7h 7m
RM 520–965
Minibus, bus, Minivan
1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus
2. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
3. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysiabus
18h 1m
RM 114–122

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

70Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

RM 94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Semporna to Tenom.

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Distance: 509.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Semporna, Malaysia and Tenom, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Semporna to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam and Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal in around 15h 37m.

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