There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu Airport, Minivan
best- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZB - BKI
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysiabus
8h 1mRM 434–1,358Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, Minivan
cheapest- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KUL - BKI
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysiabus
8h 39mRM 318–1,020Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Labuan Airport, ferry, drive
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Labuan Airport (LBU)plane KUL - LBU
- Take the ferry from Labuan Ferry Terminal to Sipitangferry
- Drive from Sipitang to Tenomcar
8h 29mRM 401–766
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom is to train and fly and Minivan which costs RM 310 - RM 1100 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom is to fly and Minivan which takes 8h 1m and costs RM 430 - RM 1400.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Tenom is 1810 km.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom, including transfers.
There are five+ hotels available in Tenom.
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Tenom, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Tenom. However, you can take the train to Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 250–800
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Labuan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 350–650
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,600
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Labuan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 900–3,000
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,600
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Labuan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 900–3,000
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 370–1,100
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 320–950
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 900–2,600
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 5–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 5–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
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
- Phone
- +6087 410 472
- [email protected]
- Website
- labuanpay.my
Ferry from Labuan Ferry Terminal to Sipitang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30
- Schedules at
- labuanpay.my
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