There are 6 ways to get from Brunei to Lahad Datu by car, bus, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly
best- Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar
- Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
- Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane BKI - LDU
7h 21mRM 250–1,526Drive 615.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Lahad Datucar 615.5 km
8h 54mRM 105–151Drive, bus
- Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar
- Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus
15h 3mRM 156–212Fly from Brunei International Airport
- Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane BWN - LDU
6h 40mRM 270–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Sipitang Express Bus Station to KK Sentralbus Kota / ...
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus
17h 5mRM 183–197Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Serasa Ferry Terminal to Labuancarferry
- Take the carferry from Labuan to Menumbokcarferry
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal Menumbok to KK Sentralbus
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus
19h 53mRM 165–174
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brunei to Lahad Datu is to drive which costs RM 100 - RM 150 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Brunei to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs RM 270 - RM 1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Brunei station to Lahad Datu. However, there are services departing from Sipitang Express Bus Station and arriving at Lahad Datu via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
The distance between Brunei and Lahad Datu is 587 km. The road distance is 615.5 km.
The best way to get from Brunei to Lahad Datu without a car is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs RM 180 - RM 200.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Brunei to Lahad Datu, including transfers.
Brunei to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Sipitang Express, depart from Sipitang Express Bus Station.
The best way to get from Brunei to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs RM 270 - RM 1500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 180 - RM 200 and takes 17h 5m.
Brunei to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Sipitang Express, arrive at KK Sentral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brunei to Lahad Datu is 616 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Brunei to Lahad Datu.
What companies run services between Brunei and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?
Royal Brunei Airlines, MASwings, and AirAsia fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bandar Seri Begawan to Lahad Datu via Sipitang Express Bus Station, KK Sentral, and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 17h 5m.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–1,400
Flights from Brunei International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport via Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 290–2,000
Flights from Brunei International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport via Kota Kinabalu Airport, Sandakan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 270–1,500
- Phone
- 088-751722
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- RM 35–80
- Schedules at
- busonlineticket.com
- Book at
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- RM 35–80
- Schedules at
- busonlineticket.com
- Book at
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Sipitang Express Bus Station to KK Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 48–53
- Book at
- sipitangexpress.com.my
- Phone
- +673 277 1771
- [email protected]
Car ferry from Serasa Ferry Terminal to Labuan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 64–239
- Schedules at
- labuanisland.net
- Passenger
- RM 64
- Car
- RM 239
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