How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Lahad Datuby train, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Lahad Datu by train, plane, or bus

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Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane KUL - SDK
3. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
9h 51m
RM 395–1,610
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane KUL - LDU
7h 56m
RM 257–1,168
Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Lahad Datu Airport
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane SZB - LDU
7h 35m
RM 553–1,403
Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane SZB - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
13h 1m
RM 714–1,633
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus
1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KUL - TWU
3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
4. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
12h 2m
RM 368–1,298
Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZB - BKI
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus
14h 29m
RM 593–1,338
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KUL - BKI
3. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus
15h 6m
RM 377–1,153

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

67Weekly Planes

3h 37mAverage Duration

RM 250Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Lahad Datu.

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Distance: 2,086.7 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways and MASwings fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) once daily.

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Lahad Datu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Lahad Datu (Malay: Bandar Lahad Datu) is the capital of the Lahad Datu District in the Dent Peninsula on Tawau Division of Sabah, Malaysia. Its population was estimated to be around 27,887 in 2010. The town is surrounded by stretches of cocoa and palm oil plantations. It is also an important timber exporting port. The town has an airport for domestic flights.

Places to stay in Lahad Datu

HAKS Boutique B&B with Pool & Farm-to-Table Dining(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

Hotel De Leon(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Hotel De Leon II(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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